Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Full-Time 30285 - 37015 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Protocol Education Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support teachers and help create a positive learning environment for primary school children.
  • Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in educational support with a friendly culture.
  • Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, free training, and potential long-term roles.
  • Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a dedicated consultant to support you.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
  • Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children; previous experience is a plus but not essential.

The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.

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.

About the Role

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
  • Who We're Looking For

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

Why Join 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 Df E 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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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Enthusiasm for working with children
Reliability
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Relationship Building
Experience in a school setting