Job Title: Trainee Teaching Assistant Location: Peterlee Salary: £89–£110 per day Contract: Part-time / Flexible, with daily work available Start Date: Immediate Thinking about a career in education but not sure where to start? This could be the perfect first step. We’re looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Trainee Teaching Assistants to support a specialist school in Peterlee. You don’t need prior classroom experience — just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to make a difference for children who need extra support. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 or small group basis Helping teachers deliver engaging lessons and structured routines Encouraging pupils to build confidence and independence Creating a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment We’re looking for someone who: Is reliable, caring, and eager to learn Can adapt to different situations and pupil needs Works well as part of a supportive team Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car (bonus, but not essential) Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies FREE training through our CPD Academy to help you build your skills Flexible part-time and daily work to fit around you Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Referral rewards when you recommend friends This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle and the chance to grow into a long-term career. Apply today and take your first step into the classroom. 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.