Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in North East England is seeking individuals to support pupils with special educational needs. This role is ideal for those new to education, offering a supportive learning environment where you can make a difference. Candidates should possess a genuine interest in working with children, good communication and a kind nature. Weekly pay and access to free training are provided. Join us if you're eager to learn and grow in this meaningful career.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD academy

Support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for career progression

Structured long-term roles

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with children with additional needs.
• A positive, steady approach and willingness to engage.
• Openness to training and new strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Helping with communication and emotional regulation.
• Building strong relationships with pupils.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and patient nature

Reliability

Sense of humour

Job description

Thinking about starting a career in education but not sure where to begin? This could be your perfect first step.

We’re working with a wonderful specialist school in Durham that supports children with a range of additional needs. They’re looking for someone kind, patient and eager to learn, rather than someone with years of experience. If you bring the right attitude, they’ll show you the ropes.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs in a calm, structured setting
• Helping with communication, emotional regulation and sensory activities
• Working closely with teachers and experienced support staff who’ll guide you day to day
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who rely on consistency and warmth
• Making school feel safe, predictable and positive for every child you work with

No experience? No problem. You just need…

• A genuine interest in working with children with additional needs
• A positive, steady approach and a willingness to get stuck in
• Good communication skills and a kind, patient nature
• Reliability and a sense of humour, especially when the day gets messy
• Openness to training, coaching and new strategies

What you’ll get from Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella deductions
• FREE access to our online CPD academy, perfect for trainees
• A consultant who’ll guide you through each step and check in regularly
• Opportunities to grow your confidence and progress in specialist education
• Long-term roles that give you proper structure and a chance to build skills

This is a brilliant chance to start a meaningful career in SEND, even if you’ve never worked in a school before. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to support you.

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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