Trainee Teaching Assistant

Company: Vision for Education – Newcastle
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Location: North East
Job Description:

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

Role Responsibilities

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks
  • Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
  • Register their DBS on the Update Service

What Vision for Education Offer

  • 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.

Contact

Newcastle Secondary Team (phone number removed)

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Posted: July 6th, 2026