Are 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.
Our 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.
About the Role & Schools
We 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.
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will work in welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced schools that:
Are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted
Have strong leadership teams and supportive SEN departments
Promote positive behaviour policies and high academic standards
Offer excellent CPD opportunities for staff
Provide nurturing environments for pupils with SEND, SEMH, EAL, and additional needs
Encourage creativity, wellbeing, and personal development alongside academic achievement
These schools pride themselves on:
High-quality teaching and learning
Strong pastoral care systems
Inclusive SEN provision
A collaborative staff culture
Excellent safeguarding practices
Clear progression pathways for support staff
Role Responsibilities
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management
Helping pupils with literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation
Supporting students with SEND, SEMH, autism, and additional learning needs
Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment
Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
This Trainee Teaching Assistant role offers real classroom experience, ideal for anyone considering teacher training or a long-term career in education.
Location & Hours
Locations: Secondary & Middle Schools across the North East
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract Types: Permanent, temporary, and supply roles available
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Requirements
To be considered for a Trainee Teaching Assistant role, you will:
Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people
Be patient, proactive, and reliable
Work well as part of a team
Have recent and relevant experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
Be willing to undertake training as part of our National Teaching Assistant Programme
Qualifications are desirable but not essential. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All registered staff will:
Undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks
Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
Register their DBS on the Update Service
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency, specialising in primary, secondary, and SEND staffing.
We are proud to be:
A Lot 2 provider on the CCS framework
An approved MSP (Managed Service Provider)
A trusted recruitment partner to schools across the UK
Part of The Edwin Group, a Top 10 UK employer
The Edwin Group is ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 and rated ‘Excellent’ by staff in all engagement categories.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant with Vision for Education, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations)
FREE training and CPD including:
Team Teach
Safeguarding & child protection
Online webinars
SEND awareness training
A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Career progression routes into long-term roles or teacher training
Vision 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.
How to Apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.
For more information or an informal chat about becoming a Trainee Teaching Assistant, please contact:
Newcastle Secondary Team (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£100.00 - £100.00 per day