Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact in the classroom? Protocol Education is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support a variety of friendly and inclusive mainstream primary schools.

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of daily supply or the stability of a long-term position, we have opportunities to suit your experience and availability.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside class teachers to help create a supportive learning environment where pupils can flourish. Every day brings something different, giving you the chance to gain valuable experience across a range of year groups and school settings.

Your duties may include:

• Supporting learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Providing 1:1 support and leading small group interventions
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement
• Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping to maintain a welcoming classroom environment
• Supporting children with a range of learning needs

We're keen to hear from individuals who:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with children
• Are reliable, adaptable and eager to learn
• Communicate confidently and work well as part of a team
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Have previous experience in a school setting (desirable but not essential)
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply for one through Protocol Education

• Flexible daily supply assignments to fit around your schedule
• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to free CPD and training to support your development
• A dedicated consultant who will match you with schools that suit your skills and preferences
• The opportunity to gain experience in a range of welcoming primary schools

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into education, we'd love to help you find the right role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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