Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency in Newcastle is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants. This entry-level position involves supporting children with additional needs in a one-to-one or group setting. Ideal candidates should have patience and empathy, with the agency providing training and support for career growth. Competitive weekly pay and access to free professional development are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for those starting in education.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD and SEND-specific training

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for progression into long-term roles

Referral rewards for recommending friends

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help children succeed.
• Relevant qualifications or training are helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help create positive routines and encourage confidence.
• Support teachers in adapting activities to meet pupils' individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Join Us as a Trainee Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistant in Newcastle

Looking to start a career where you can make a real difference? We’re looking for compassionate, motivated people to join us as Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants in Newcastle. You don’t need formal experience—just the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for helping children grow in confidence and independence.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work closely with children who need extra support to achieve their best. You’ll be part of a supportive team that helps pupils overcome challenges, build skills, and feel proud of their progress.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to start their journey in education. You might have worked with children before—or this might be your first step into this kind of role. Either way, if you’ve got patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help children succeed, we want to hear from you. Relevant qualifications or training are helpful, but not essential—we’ll help you build the skills you need.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working one-to-one and in small groups to support pupils with additional needs
• Helping create positive routines, building trust, and encouraging confidence
• Supporting teachers in adapting activities to meet each pupil’s individual needs
• Being part of a team that believes kindness, patience, and consistency change lives

Why start your career with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE—fair, transparent, and reliable
• Free access to CPD and SEND-specific training to help you grow
• Friendly, personalised support from your own dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for progression into long-term roles and further training
• Referral rewards if you recommend friends to join us too

If you’re ready to start a meaningful career and help shape brighter futures for children with additional needs, apply now—we’d love to hear from you.

Together, let’s help children achieve more than they thought possible.

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.