Secondary School Teaching Assistant - Wolverhampton

Secondary schools run on great support staff. The people who can calm nerves before a test, encourage reluctant learners, and somehow remember 200 student names by week two. Sound like your kind of role? We’re working with welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Wolverhampton looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join them ASAP on a long-term, full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a genuine difference in the classroom. Whether you’ve worked in schools before or have transferable experience from youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support roles, we’d love to hear from you. No two days are the same, and honestly, that’s half the fun.

The role:

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant positions in secondary schools across Wolverhampton
• ASAP starts available
• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Working alongside teachers to support learning and classroom engagement
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Helping to create positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environments

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Is calm, approachable, and adaptable
• Can build strong relationships with students and staff
• Is proactive and willing to get involved in school life
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
• Works well as part of a team and communicates confidently

What’s in it for you?

• Long-term, full-time stability
• Supportive secondary school environments
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant who keeps things simple and supportive

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Thrive trained? Amazing. Schools increasingly value emotionally informed and relationship-based approaches when supporting students. Not trained yet? No worries, we can help you access FREE Thrive training to strengthen your confidence and classroom toolkit.

Apply now and let’s find you a role where you can genuinely make a positive impact every single day. 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.

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