Trainee Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational provider is looking for a SEN Trainee Teaching Assistant in North Tyneside. This full-time role is perfect for those starting a career in education without needing previous experience. The candidate will support children with additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis, receiving full training and mentorship to build confidence in the classroom. This position may lead to a long-term career and offers a salary of £83–£95 per day.

Benefits

Full training provided

Supportive mentoring

Pathway to a long-term career

Qualifications

• No previous school experience required; full training provided.
• Likely to engage with children with additional needs.
• Must undertake or have undertaken an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help with learning and communication.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

Supportive mentoring

Kindness

Curiosity

Emotional regulation

Job description

Job Title: SEN Trainee Teaching Assistant – Perfect for Career Starters
Location: North Tyneside
Salary: £83–£95 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Thinking about a career in education but not sure where to start? This one’s for you.

Protocol Education is offering an exciting opportunity for trainee SEN Teaching Assistants to work in North Tyneside schools. You’ll be supporting children with additional needs — helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

No previous school experience? No problem. We’ll provide full training (including our free Thrive course!) and ongoing support to help you build confidence in the classroom.

The role includes:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Helping with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs

You’ll gain:

• Valuable hands-on experience in education
• Specialist SEN and Thrive training
• Supportive mentoring and regular feedback
• A pathway to a long-term career in schools

Bring your kindness, curiosity, and commitment — we’ll help with the rest.

Apply today and take your first step into the classroom with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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