About the role
Trainee Teaching Assistant – Outstanding Secondary & Middle Schools | North East | Vision for Education
Our Trainee Teaching Assistant roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, enthusiastic about supporting students, and keen to gain hands-on classroom experience. Whether you’re a graduate, career-changer, or someone with relevant experience working with children, this Trainee Teaching Assistant opportunity could be the perfect pathway into education.
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will work in welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced schools that:
1. Are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted
2. Have strong leadership teams and supportive SEN departments
3. Promote positive behaviour policies and high academic standards
4. Offer excellent CPD opportunities for staff
5. Provide nurturing environments for pupils with SEND, SEMH, EAL, and additional needs
6. Encourage creativity, wellbeing, and personal development alongside academic achievement
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
7. Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis
8. Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management
9. Helping pupils with literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation
10. Supporting students with SEND, SEMH, autism, and additional learning needs
11. Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment
12. Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
This Trainee Teaching Assistant role offers real classroom experience, ideal for anyone considering teacher training or a long-term career in education.
Location & Hours
13. Locations: Secondary & Middle Schools across the North East
14. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
15. Contract Types: Permanent, temporary, and supply roles available
16. Full-time and part-time opportunities
Requirements
To be considered for a Trainee Teaching Assistant role, you will:
17. Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people
18. Be patient, proactive, and reliable
19. Work well as part of a team
20. Have recent and relevant experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
21. Be willing to undertake training as part of our National Teaching Assistant Programme
Qualifications are desirable but not essential. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All registered staff will:
22. Undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks
23. Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
24. Register their DBS on the Update Service
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency, specialising in primary, secondary, and SEND staffing.
We are proud to be:
25. A Lot 2 provider on the CCS framework
26. An approved MSP (Managed Service Provider)
27. A trusted recruitment partner to schools across the UK
28. Part of The Edwin Group, a Top 10 UK employer
The Edwin Group is ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 and rated ‘Excellent’ by staff in all engagement categories.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant with Vision for Education, you will receive:
29. Excellent daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
30. Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
31. Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
32. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations)
33. FREE training and CPD including:
Team Teach
Safeguarding & child protection
Online webinars
SEND awareness training
34. A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
35. Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support
36. Career progression routes into long-term roles or teacher training
Vision for Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.