Trainee Teaching Assistant — Paid School Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid experience in education

Free CPD and online training

SEND and safeguarding training

Dedicated education consultant

Weekly PAYE payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in Peterlee and surrounding areas, helping pupils access learning and develop social skills. No teaching qualification required; attitude, patience, and enthusiasm are valued as you begin a career in education.

Role is full-time, term-time hours, with pay of £98–£115 per day depending on experience. Training, DBS checks, and ongoing support are provided as you gain school-based experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care or support roles.
• Volunteering, mentoring or customer-facing experience is helpful.
• No previous school experience is essential.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Help pupils access their learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour.
• Support children with SEND.
• Assist with classroom activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support communication and social development.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Work alongside teachers and experienced staff.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Customer-facing roles

Childcare

Youth work

Sports coaching

Care or support work

Volunteering

Mentoring

Working with vulnerable people

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in Peterlee and surrounding areas, helping pupils access learning and develop social skills. No teaching qualification required; attitude, patience, and enthusiasm are valued as you begin a career in education.

Role is full-time, term-time hours, with pay of £98–£115 per day depending on experience. Training, DBS checks, and ongoing support are provided as you gain school-based experience.