Trainee Teaching Assistant Location: Peterlee Contract: Full-time, Long-term Start date: ASAP Salary: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE) If you’re looking to start your journey in education and want a role where every day feels meaningful, this could be a brilliant first step. We’re supporting a specialist setting that works with children who learn best with patience, structure, and plenty of encouragement. You don’t need bags of experience, just the right attitude and a genuine desire to help young people thrive. What you’ll be doing Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, communication differences, and social-emotional needs Helping pupils engage with lessons through calm, consistent guidance Working closely with teachers and therapists to create a safe, structured learning environment Getting stuck in with sensory activities, outdoor learning, and small-group work Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who rely on routine and reassurance Supporting positive behaviour strategies and celebrating the small wins every day Who we’re looking for You don’t need SEND experience, although it’s a bonus. What matters most is that you’re: Kind, calm, and unflappable Able to follow structure, communicate clearly, and stay patient when things change Willing to learn from experienced staff and take guidance Comfor...