At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils and help teachers create engaging lessons in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join a caring team at Protocol Education, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, free training, and local opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible roles available, from part-time to full-time, across Halifax.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while building your skills and confidence.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is great, but passion and patience are key!
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day? Schools across Halifax are preparing for a busy September and are looking for caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're an experienced TA, a Learning Support Assistant, a SEND specialist, a graduate considering a career in education, or someone with experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you.
Teaching Assistants are at the heart of every great school. You're the encouraging voice, the extra pair of hands, and often the person who helps a child believe in themselves. Schools are looking for people just like you.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups
- Helping teachers deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
- Working across EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 or secondary classrooms
- Supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH
- Encouraging pupils to build confidence, independence and a love of learning
- Becoming part of welcoming school communities across Halifax
Whether you're looking for a few days each week or a full-time role, we'll help you find work that fits around your lifestyle.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience working with children or young people in any setting
- Are patient, caring and ready to make a positive impact
- Build strong relationships with pupils and school staff
- Are adaptable, reliable and enjoy working in different schools
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are happy to apply for one
Experience in schools is great, but it's not always essential. If you've worked in childcare, youth work, coaching, care, or another role supporting young people, we'd love to hear about your experience.
Why choose Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- Dedicated support from your local consultant
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative provision schools
- Fast, straightforward registration process
- Local opportunities across Halifax and the surrounding areas
- Referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends
Want to build your confidence and stand out to schools? Ask us about our FREE Thrive training. It gives you practical strategies to support children's emotional wellbeing, strengthen your classroom confidence, and add another valuable skill to your CV. Schools really value educators with Thrive training, and it's available to you at no cost through Protocol Education.
If you're ready to start a rewarding role this September, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat. We'll help you find the right school, the right role, and a brilliant start to the new academic year.
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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
