Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £17,546 – £18,525 (pro-rata)
Start Date: January 2026
Duration: Until Easter

If you love being the calm in the storm, the person who makes sure every child feels seen and supported, we’re looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in North Sheffield.

This role is perfect if you’re passionate about making a difference and want to bring your skills and energy into a school where you’ll feel valued from day one.

• Supporting teachers and pupils across the classroom and in small groups
• Using your initiative to adapt meet individual needs
• Building brilliant relationships with staff, children, and families
• Helping create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment

• A friendly, supportive team who genuinely appreciate their TAs
• Lovely pupils who’ll keep you on your toes and make you smile every day
• A chance to make a real impact in the run‑up to Christmas

• A Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting pupils across Key Stages
• Someone who’s proactive, patient, and ready to get stuck in

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• Free CPD through our online Academy (including Thrive training!)
• A dedicated consultant who knows your area inside out
• A quick and easy registration process so you can start straight away

Apply today and let’s get you into a school you’ll love for January

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.