Trainee Teaching Assistant

1 week ago

Durham, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

A supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Gateshead is offering an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in education. They are seeking a motivated and compassionate Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their team and develop their skills while supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.This role is perfect for anyone passionate about helping children, even if you have no previous school experience. Full training and ongoing guidance will be provided.About the Role As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll be learning on the job while supporting pupils with: Autism (ASC) Learning difficulties Communication needs Sensory differences Social, emotional and mental health needs Under the guidance of experienced teachers and support staff, your day-to-day role may include: Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups Helping students stay engaged, calm and focused Assisting with classroom activities and lesson preparation Using simple communication strategies such as visual prompts (training provided) Encouraging independence and positive behaviour Building supportive relationships with pupils Promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment This role will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to progress into a full Teaching Assistant position.What We’re Looking For A patient, caring and proactive personality A genuine interest in working with children or young people Willingness to learn and take part in training Good communication and teamwork skills Reliability, resilience and a calm approach A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply No previous school or classroom experience is required — just enthusiasm and a desire to support pupils with additional needs.Why Join This School? A highly supportive and welcoming staff team A structured training and induction programme Opportunities to grow into a qualified Teaching Assistant role Experience working in a specialist environment with skilled professionals A rewarding setting where every small achievement is celebrated How to Apply If you’re ready to start your journey as a Teaching Assistant and want to develop your skills in a nurturing specialist school, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV or get in touch for more information.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 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.

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