Trainee Teaching Assistant

Location:
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN
Reference: teedurh
Salary: £89 - 110 per day
Job Published: about 3 hours ago

Trainee TA – Autism & Communication Support

Location: East Durham
Start: After half-term or sooner
Contract: Full-time
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

Fancy a role where you help pupils communicate, connect, and grow? This specialist provision is looking for trainee TAs who are curious, compassionate, and ready to learn from an experienced SEND team.

What you’ll be supporting with:

  • Autism-friendly routines and structured teaching

  • Visual communication tools and sensory activities

  • Encouraging social development and confidence

  • Helping pupils feel secure and understood

What you bring:

  • An interest in autism, communication needs, or psychology

  • A gentle, patient approach

  • A willingness to take guidance from teachers and therapists

  • Reliability and a genuine passion for helping young people

What we offer:

  • Weekly PAYE pay

  • Strong SEND-focused CPD to help you grow fast

  • A consultant who’ll support you all the way

  • Opportunities to progress into SEN TA or HLTA roles

If you love small steps, big progress, and meaningful relationships, this could be perfect for you.

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.

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