Trainee Teaching Assistant
7 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Trainee Teaching Assistant – Outstanding Secondary & Middle Schools | North East | Vision for Education\n\nAre you looking to start a rewarding career in education? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people? If so, this is your opportunity to become a Trainee Teaching Assistant with Vision for Education, working in outstanding Secondary and Middle Schools across the North East.\n\nOur Trainee Teaching Assistant roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, enthusiastic about supporting students, and keen to gain hands-on classroom experience. Whether you’re a graduate, career-changer, or someone with relevant experience working with children, this Trainee Teaching Assistant opportunity could be the perfect pathway into education.\n\nAbout the Role & Schools\n\nWe are currently recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants for permanent, temporary, and long-term supply positions across a network of high-performing and outstanding schools in Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, Sunderland, Durham, and surrounding areas.\n\nAs a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will work in welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced schools that:\n\nAre rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted\n\nHave strong leadership teams and supportive SEN departments\n\nPromote positive behaviour policies and high academic standards\n\nOffer excellent CPD opportunities for staff\n\nProvide nurturing environments for pupils with SEND, SEMH, EAL, and additional needs\n\nEncourage creativity, wellbeing, and personal development alongside academic achievement\n\nThese schools pride themselves on:\n\nHigh-quality teaching and learning\n\nStrong pastoral care systems\n\nInclusive SEN provision\n\nA collaborative staff culture\n\nExcellent safeguarding practices\n\nClear progression pathways for support staff\n\nRole Responsibilities\n\nAs a Trainee Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:\n\nSupporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis\n\nAssisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management\n\nHelping pupils with literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation\n\nSupporting students with SEND, SEMH, autism, and additional learning needs\n\nCreating a positive, inclusive learning environment\n\nBuilding strong relationships with pupils and staff\n\nThis Trainee Teaching Assistant role offers real classroom experience, ideal for anyone considering teacher training or a long-term career in education.\n\nLocation & Hours\n\nLocations: Secondary & Middle Schools across the North East\n\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm\n\nContract Types: Permanent, temporary, and supply roles available\n\nFull-time and part-time opportunities\n\nRequirements\n\nTo be considered for a Trainee Teaching Assistant role, you will:\n\nHave a genuine passion for working with children and young people\n\nBe patient, proactive, and reliable\n\nWork well as part of a team\n\nHave recent and relevant experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)\n\nBe willing to undertake training as part of our National Teaching Assistant Programme\n\nQualifications are desirable but not essential. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.\n\nSafeguarding & Compliance\n\nVision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All registered staff will:\n\nUndertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks\n\nHold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check\n\nRegister their DBS on the Update Service\n\nAbout Vision for Education\n\nVision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency, specialising in primary, secondary, and SEND staffing.\n\nWe are proud to be:\n\nA Lot 2 provider on the CCS framework\n\nAn approved MSP (Managed Service Provider)\n\nA trusted recruitment partner to schools across the UK\n\nPart of The Edwin Group, a Top 10 UK employer\n\nThe Edwin Group is ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 and rated ‘Excellent’ by staff in all engagement categories.\n\nWhat Vision for Education Offer\n\nAs a Trainee Teaching Assistant with Vision for Education, you will receive:\n\nExcellent daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE\n\nGuaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)\n\nPension contributions (after a qualifying period)\n\nFull compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations)\n\nFREE training and CPD including:\n\nTeam Teach\n\nSafeguarding & child protection\n\nOnline webinars\n\nSEND awareness training\n\nA generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme\n\nAccess to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support\n\nCareer progression routes into long-term roles or teacher training\n\nVision for Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nApply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.\n\nFor more information or an informal chat about becoming a Trainee Teaching Assistant, please contact:\n\nNewcastle Secondary Team (phone number removed)\n\n#Visionsupport #TraineeTeachingAssistant #NTAP #VisionForEducation #TeachingAssistantJobs #EducationJobsNorthEast #SENDSupport #OutstandingSchools #SchoolSupportStaff #CCSFramework #MSP #EdwinGroup