Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant | Peterlee

Location: Peterlee
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311041194
Salary: £98 - £125/day
Job Published: 28 September 2026

Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant | Peterlee

Location: Peterlee and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience

Want to Start a Career Supporting Children With SEND?

You don't need to be a qualified Teaching Assistant to get started.

Protocol Education are looking for Trainee SEN Teaching Assistants to join schools across Peterlee.

You'll gain paid experience supporting pupils with additional needs while receiving training and guidance from experienced education professionals.

You Could Be Supporting Pupils With

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • SEMH
  • Speech and language needs
  • Learning difficulties
  • Complex needs

Your Responsibilities

  • Support pupils 1:1
  • Work with small groups
  • Help pupils access lessons
  • Encourage communication
  • Support positive behaviour
  • Promote independence
  • Build positive relationships
  • Support emotional regulation
  • Assist teachers and experienced TAs

Experience Isn't Everything

You could be coming from:

Care | Childcare | Sports | Youth Work | Healthcare | Psychology | Support Work | Volunteering

Or you could simply be looking for a career change.

Driving

A driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous, particularly for accessing schools across Peterlee and nearby areas, but it isn't essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive daily pay
  • FREE CPD and online training
  • SEND training
  • Weekly PAYE
  • Dedicated consultant
  • Ongoing support
  • Long-term opportunities
  • £50 Refer a Friend bonus

If you're caring, enthusiastic and ready to learn, apply today.