Trainee Teacher
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Term-time only
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday – Friday
Start: ASAP
Are you an aspiring teacher looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive primary school setting? Do you want to build your classroom confidence while working towards a future career in teaching? Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gateshead to appoint a Trainee Teacher to join their dedicated team.
About the School
This nurturing primary school is committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all pupils. The school supports children with a wide range of needs, including SEND, SEMH, Autism, and additional learning barriers, and prides itself on its strong community ethos and child-centred approach.
The school offers:
• A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to staff development
• A collaborative and welcoming teaching environment
• A strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and pupil progress
• Opportunities for professional growth and progression into teaching roles
• A positive, relationship-focused culture where every child is valued
Joining this school means becoming part of a team that is passionate about developing both pupils and future educators.
Role: Trainee Teacher
As a Trainee Teacher, you will work closely with class teachers and senior staff to support teaching and learning across the primary age range. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals considering teacher training who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
You will support lesson delivery, small group interventions, and classroom management, while gradually developing your own teaching practice under guidance and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils to reinforce learning
• Support differentiated learning to meet a range of abilities and needs
• Help create a positive and stimulating classroom environment
Classroom Management & Pupil Development
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and organisation
Professional Development
• Work alongside experienced teachers to develop your teaching skills
• Observe lessons and receive constructive feedback
• Contribute to planning meetings and school activities
• Prepare for progression into teacher training or a permanent teaching role
Essential Criteria
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching
• Experience working with children (school, tutoring, coaching, or care settings)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and reflective approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A degree or relevant teaching qualification (preferred but not essential)
Why Work with Milk Education?
Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.
Benefits to YOU:
• Excellent rates of pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free Lesson Plans
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role
If you’re ready to take the first step towards a rewarding teaching career and make a real difference in a Sunderland primary school, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email your CV to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £101.40 – £110 per day
Work Location: In person
Ref: INNEW