Trainee Teaching Assistant – Peterlee Looking to start your career in education? We’re supporting a specialist school in Peterlee that’s offering an incredible opportunity for someone who’s passionate about making a real difference. As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside experienced educators, supporting children and young people with additional needs. You’ll help create a positive, engaging learning environment and build the skills needed for a long-term career in SEND education. This role would suit someone patient, proactive, and keen to learn. Full training and ongoing support are provided, so no prior school experience is required — just the right attitude and a genuine interest in helping young people thrive. What you’ll need: A caring, resilient approach Willingness to undertake training and development Commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs Why join us: Full support from your local Protocol Education team Free access to our online training and CPD Academy Weekly pay through PAYE Apply today and take your first step into a rewarding role where every day makes a difference. 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.