Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Peterlee Area (No Experience Needed)

Thinking about working in SEND but not sure where to start? This trainee role near Peterlee is a brilliant first step into the sector.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team who will show you the ropes, from communication strategies to sensory tools and behaviour support. If you’re patient, kind, and ready to learn, they’ll welcome you with open arms.

What you'll be doing:
• Supporting pupils with additional needs in a small, structured setting
• Helping with routines, transitions, and communication
• Learning how to use visuals, sensory resources, and calm-down strategies
• Working with teachers and TAs who want to help you grow

You’ll be a great fit if:
• You’re caring, steady and good with children
• You want to develop SEND skills
• You’re happy to learn on the job
• You enjoy working in supportive, friendly environments

Bonus:
Not Thrive trained yet? We offer the training for free, and schools absolutely love it.

Plus:
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD
• A consultant cheering you on

Ready to start your journey? Send me a message.

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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