Trainee Teaching Assistant. Job in South Hylton Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Newcastle; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the care and motivation they need to thrive. You will benefit from a structured training program, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work in various educational settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and are ready to embark on a fulfilling career in education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and able to build positive relationships.
• Commitment to completing required training and ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a SEND setting to help them succeed.
• Engage with children and young people in a positive manner.

Skills

Compassion

Relationship Building

Flexibility

Team Player

Understanding of SEN

Education

Completion of National Teaching Assistant Programme

Job description

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Sunderland

£430 - £470 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

May 2025 - Ongoing

The School and Role

Vision for Education work with thousands of primary, secondary and SEND schools and alternative provisions across England. We are passionate about making a positive impact in education.

Following a successful interview for the National Teaching Assistant Programme and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills. You will be supported in deciding whether you’d prefer to work in primary, secondary or SEND provisions and will receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Upon completing the National Teaching Assistant Programme, this specific role involves being placed within a SEND (Special Educational Needs Disability) setting. These settings can involve interacting with individuals who have ADHD, ASC, MLD, SLD, PMLD or SEMH, selected depending upon your skills, personality traits, preferences and strengths. The settings across Newcastle upon Tyne require unique and committed individuals who have a real passion to care, understand and motivate SEN pupils to succeed.

Requirements

To be eligible for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will:

• Be compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be passionate and driven about improving the outcomes for children and young people.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.
• Be committed to completing the required training and participating in ongoing CPD.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

What we offer

Upon completion of the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an aspiring Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).