Jobs, fresher vacancy - Trainee Teaching Assistant • Newcastle Upon Tyne

Company: Protocol Education

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Trainee Teaching AssistantIf you're considering a career in education and want hands-on experience in a supportive secondary or primary setting, this Trainee Teaching Assistant role in Gateshead could be perfect. You don’t need to be fully qualified — just enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn.What the role involves as a Trainee Teaching AssistantYou’ll support pupils in lessons, help teachers with classroom routines and build confidence working with young people. This role gives you the chance to develop your skills while being guided by an experienced and friendly team.Your daily tasks as a Trainee Teaching Assistant Assisting pupils during classwork and group tasksSupporting teachers with resources, routines and classroom managementEncouraging pupils to stay focused and engagedHelping children who need extra reassurance or directionCommunicating effectively with staff and pupils Ideal Trainee Teaching Assistant candidates have A genuine interest in education or working with young peopleA patient, kind and proactive approachGood communication and willingness to take guidanceSome experience with children (professional or voluntary) is helpfulAn enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply What you’ll gain through Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay without umbrella deductionsFree CPD including SEND basics, behaviour guidance and safeguardingA dedicated consultant who supports you at every stageReferral bonusesRoutes into long-term TA and SEND roles About UsProtocol Education is proud to be part of the Supporting Education Group, providing access to expert training, sector knowledge and strong professional development. We work closely with Gateshead schools to place Trainee Teaching Assistants who bring commitment, patience and positivity to 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.