Join Our Team as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Newcastle Love the idea of helping children achieve their full potential? We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. No qualifications needed—just plenty of enthusiasm and a heart for creating supportive, happy classrooms. As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain brilliant experience working in a welcoming Newcastle school where teamwork, growth, and inclusion are part of everyday life. About the Role You’ll work closely with the class teacher, providing personalised 1:1 support for a child. With the support of the class teacher, SENCo, and external specialists, you’ll learn how to help each child flourish in their own way. It’s all about building confidence, offering encouragement, and helping children shine. Working Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM What We’re Looking For A positive, self-motivated attitude Calm, patient, and great with reassurance Team-player with teachers and other staff Ready to learn and try new ideas Loves helping children enjoy learning Positive reinforcement pro No previous experience? No worries. We welcome people from all backgrounds. What You’ll Get from Us Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies Free CPD courses, including Team Teach Guaranteed Work Agreements for stability Recognition awards to celebrate your work Dedicated support from your local Newcastle team Ready to get started? Apply now through this advert or pop over to our website. Fancy a chat first? Give us a ring on. We’d love to help you take that first step. Start your journey here—and help shape brighter futures, one child at a time. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.