Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN School, Ferryhill
Start Date: September

Interested in supporting pupils who need a little extra understanding and care?

We’re working with a specialist SEN school in Ferryhill looking for Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team this September. No previous SEN experience is needed, just patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in helping young people feel supported and included.

If you’ve ever thought about working in education but weren’t sure where to start, this could be your way in.

Why people choose this role
• Full training provided, you’ll learn as you go
• Supportive school environment where you’re never on your own
• A clear pathway into SEND and specialist education
• Ongoing CPD opportunities to build your confidence and skills

What you’ll be doing
• Supporting pupils with additional needs in and out of the classroom
• Assisting with everyday classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 or small group support
• Helping pupils stay engaged, settled, and ready to learn

What we’re looking for
• A caring, patient approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, supportive presence, especially on challenging days

This is one of those roles where the small moments really matter, building trust, celebrating progress, and helping pupils feel safe enough to succeed.

Thrive training would be a fantastic next step in this kind of role, and if you haven’t got it yet, we can help you get there.

Ready to get started?
Apply now and take your first step into a rewarding career supporting pupils who need it most.

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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