Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEND & Primary)

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

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a trainee teaching assistant in Gateshead. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in education, psychology, or therapy. You'll support children with additional needs, develop meaningful skills, and enjoy full training and encouragement. Weekly pay is provided, along with opportunities for professional development, including access to online training. Apply now to begin a fulfilling journey in assisting children at school.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free online CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term roles

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required; support provided.
• Must demonstrate a calm and encouraging demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adapt to various needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs alongside teachers.
• Aid pupils in lessons, small groups, and 1:1.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

If you’ve been thinking about a career in education but weren’t sure where to begin, this is a brilliant place to start.

We’re supporting a welcoming primary school with a specialist SEND provision, and they’re looking for someone friendly, patient and eager to learn. You don’t need classroom experience yet, just the right attitude, curiosity and a genuine desire to help children feel safe and confident at school.

This is a trainee role, so you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What you’ll be doing

• Working alongside teachers and experienced TAs to support children with additional needs
• Helping pupils in lessons, small groups and 1:1, depending on their needs
• Learning how to use strategies that support communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Building warm, trusting relationships with pupils who benefit from consistency
• Taking part in training and gradually taking on more responsibility as you grow

Who this role is perfect for

• People considering a future career in teaching, psychology, therapy or youth work
• School leavers or graduates who want meaningful experience
• Anyone patient, kind and ready to learn new skills
• Those who enjoy being hands‑on and making a difference every day

No school experience? Absolutely fine. We’ll help you build it.

What the school is looking for

• A calm, encouraging and reliable person
• Someone who communicates well and works well in a team
• A willingness to learn about SEND and adapt to different needs
• A positive, warm approach with children

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Free access to our online CPD training, including SEND and behaviour support
• A dedicated consultant who supports you through the whole journey
• Opportunities to move into long‑term roles, apprenticeships or teaching pathways

If this sounds like the role for you please send across your CV and we can talk about your next steps as a trainee teaching assistant!

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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