Trainee Teaching Assistant - SEN & Secondary

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a Trainee Support Worker in North East England. This hands-on role involves supporting secondary pupils with additional needs, focusing on learning, communication, and behavior. Candidates should demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a genuine interest in youth. The position includes training and guidance from experienced staff to help develop essential skills in a supportive setting. Weekly pay through PAYE is offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD academy

Supportive consultant available

Qualifications

• No prior SEN experience required, training provided.
• Must have a caring approach and genuine interest in supporting teenagers.
• Calm demeanor and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in KS3 and KS4 with learning and communication.
• Work with students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Learn strategies for supporting autism and SEMH.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

If you’re curious about working in education and want to make a real difference to young people, this trainee role could be the perfect starting point.

We’re supporting a brilliant secondary SEN setting that’s looking for someone kind, steady and eager to learn. You don’t need classroom experience yet, just the right attitude, patience and a genuine interest in supporting teenagers with additional needs.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll receive guidance, training and plenty of support from experienced staff.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils in KS3 and KS4 with learning, communication and behaviour

• Working 1:1 and in small groups to help students feel confident and supported

• Learning strategies for autism, SEMH and a range of additional needs

• Helping with routines, focus and emotional regulation

• Working closely with teachers and TAs who will guide you as you grow in the role

Who this role is perfect for

• People considering a future career in teaching, psychology, mental health or youth work

• Graduates or school leavers wanting meaningful experience

• Anyone patient, flexible and keen to learn

• Someone who enjoys working with teenagers and building positive relationships

No SEN experience? No problem. The school will teach you what you need to know, and we’ll support you along the way.

What the school is looking for

• A calm, reliable person with great communication skills

• Someone who can stay steady and reassuring when the day gets challenging

• A team player who’s open to feedback and new ideas

• A caring approach and a genuine interest in young people’s wellbeing

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no hidden fees

• Free access to our online CPD academy, including SEN and behaviour training

• A supportive consultant who knows the school and will help you settle in

• Opportunities to progress into long‑term, specialist or permanent roles

If this sounds like the role for you please send across your CV!

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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