Trainee Teaching Assistant | Primary Schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Free CPD and TA training

Dedicated education consultant

Weekly pay

Long-term career opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants for full-time roles starting in September in Peterlee. No prior school experience is required; transferable skills from customer service or care are welcomed.

You will receive ongoing support and access to FREE training to build the confidence and skills needed in the classroom. Responsibilities include supporting pupils across EYFS to KS2, working with teachers, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping create a positive

Qualifications

• No previous school experience required.
• Willing to learn and develop TA skills.
• Training and support provided by Protocol Education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work with experienced class teachers.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Encourage confidence and engagement in lessons.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning resources.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Enjoys working with children

Patient

Reliable

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Looking to start a rewarding career in education?

Protocol Education is working with welcoming primary schools across Peterlee to recruit enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants for full-time roles starting in September.

No previous school experience? No problem. We're looking for caring, motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting children and eager to begin a career in education. Whether you've worked in customer service, care, retail, hospitality, sports coaching or childcare, your transferable skills could make you an excellent Teaching Assistant.

You'll receive ongoing support from our experienced consultants and have access to FREE training to help you build the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the classroom.

Role Details

• Full-time
• September start
• Monday-Friday
• Working hours between 8:30am-3:30pm and 8:30am-4:00pm
• Term-time only
• Long‑term opportunity with potential for permanent employment

Your responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Working alongside experienced class teachers
• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Encouraging children's confidence and engagement
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning resources
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment

We're looking for someone who

• Has a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Enjoys working with children
• Is patient, reliable and eager to learn
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can work well as part of a team

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay
• FREE CPD and Teaching Assistant training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Weekly pay
• Long‑term career 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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