Do you want to begin a rewarding career supporting learners with diverse needs where you can positively influence young lives every day? We are seeking a committed Trainee Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist education setting in South Shields that focuses on developing confidence, social and life skills alongside academic progress.
In this role you will assist with classroom support under teacher supervision, help pupils engage in learning activities, and encourage resilience, respect and independence in every interaction. You will be part of a team that values high expectations for behaviour and achievement, as well as meaningful partnerships with families and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support pupils in accessing personalised learning activities.
• Help maintain a safe, organised and positive learning environment.
• Encourage social interaction, communication and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with staff to reinforce routines and expectations.
You will be successful if you:
• Are patient, empathetic and reliable.
• Have good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Enjoy working with children and young people with additional needs.
Start your journey in education with practical experience and professional support.
Apply now.
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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