Job Title: Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Peterlee
Salary: £89–£110 per day
Contract: Part-time and full-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate
Are you thinking about a career in education and keen to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs? This could be the perfect first step for you.
We’re working with a specialist school in Peterlee that provides tailored education and care for children with a range of learning differences and complex needs. They’re looking for caring, reliable, and motivated individuals to join their team as Trainee Teaching Assistants .
You don’t need classroom experience – just patience, positivity, and a genuine desire to help young people learn and grow. In return, you’ll receive guidance, training, and the chance to make a real difference every day.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting pupils aged 5–16 with their learning, communication, and daily routines
* Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
* Helping children develop confidence, independence, and social skills
* Using positive behaviour strategies to create a calm and safe learning environment
* Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs
We’d love to hear from you if you:
* Are caring, adaptable, and eager to learn
* Can bring patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to your work
* Are open to training and developing your skills in SEND and SEMH support
* Hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car (preferred but not essential)
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and Thrive Approach training
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
* Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
* Referral scheme – earn rewards when you recommend friends
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in education while supporting children to reach their full potential. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding new chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and begin your journey as a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Peterlee.
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.
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