Trainee Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is looking for enthusiastic people to start a career in education as Trainee Teaching Assistants in Sunderland and surrounding areas. No TA qualification or prior school experience required.

You’ll work in schools, supporting children and young people during the school day. You’ll gain hands-on school experience, develop classroom skills, and complete free CPD training while joining a team of experienced teachers and TAs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons
• Work 1:1 or in small groups
• Help pupils complete classroom activities
• Support literacy and numeracy
• Encourage positive behaviour
• Help pupils develop independence
• Support pupils with additional needs
• Build positive relationships

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant | Sunderland | Full Time

Location: Sunderland and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£115 per day, depending on experience

Could You Be the Next Great Teaching Assistant?

Protocol Education are looking for enthusiastic people who want to start a career in education.

We're recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Sunderland, supporting children and young people throughout the school day.

You don't need a Teaching Assistant qualification or years of school experience. If you're reliable, enthusiastic and genuinely enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Gain

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on school experience
• Develop classroom skills
• Work alongside experienced teachers and TAs
• Complete FREE training and CPD
• Build your confidence working with children
• Develop your understanding of SEND
• Explore a long‑term career in education

Your Day Could Include

• Supporting pupils during lessons
• Working 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping pupils complete classroom activities
• Supporting literacy and numeracy
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop independence
• Supporting pupils with additional needs
• Building positive relationships
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities

Who Are We Looking For?

You might be:

• A recent graduate
• A sports coach
• A childcare worker
• A support worker
• A youth worker
• A career changer
• Someone with volunteering experience
• Someone looking for their first role working with children

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

Drivers Advantageous

Drivers with access to their own vehicle are particularly welcome as this can open up more school opportunities across Sunderland and surrounding areas.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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