About the role
Trainee Teaching Assistant – No Experience Required – North East Schools
Location: Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time | Permanent, Temporary & Supply
Start Your Career in Education
Vision for Education is recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants for Secondary and Middle Schools across the North East.
No previous school experience is needed – full training provided. This is a perfect role for:
1. Graduates looking to start in education
2. Career changers interested in schools
3. Anyone passionate about supporting children
Gain hands-on classroom experience, support teachers, and take the first step toward a rewarding career.
About the Schools
4. Strong leadership teams and supportive SEND departments
5. Inclusive, well-resourced classrooms
6. Positive behaviour policies and high academic standards
7. Support for pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism, EAL, and additional needs
8. Opportunities for career progression or teacher training
Locations: Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, and nearby areas.
Your Responsibilities
9. Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
10. Assist teachers with lessons and classroom management
11. Help students with literacy, numeracy, and confidence
12. Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs
13. Create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment
This role is ideal for anyone considering teacher training or long-term education careers.
Requirements
14. Passion for working with children and young people
15. Patient, proactive, and reliable
16. Team player willing to undertake training
17. Experience working with children is desirable but not essential
Benefits
18. Competitive pay, weekly via PAYE
19. Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to criteria)
20. FREE training & CPD, including Safeguarding, SEND, Team Teach, and Behaviour Management
21. Pension contributions
22. Refer-a-friend bonus
23. Dedicated support from an education consultant
24. Career progression into teaching or permanent school roles
Safeguarding
All staff undergo:
25. Reference and interview checks
26. Enhanced DBS and DBS Update Service registration
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
Apply Today
Submit your CV and contact details via this advert.
Newcastle Secondary Team: 0191 267 6491
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