Job Description

Trainee Teaching Assistant Outstanding Secondary & Middle Schools North East Vision for Education

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)