Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Islington, North London
Salary: £90–£100 per day (PAYE – no umbrella companies)
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing
About the role
Protocol Education are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic partner schools in Islington on a full-time basis.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to make a positive impact in the classroom. You’ll be supporting pupils to build confidence, independence, and engagement while helping teachers deliver high-quality learning experiences every day.
Key responsibilities
1. Work closely with the class teacher to support learning across all subjects
2. Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who may need additional help
3. Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
4. Prepare learning materials, classroom displays, and resources
5. Promote inclusion and help all pupils feel confident and supported in class
6. Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff to deliver tailored learning
About you
7. Experience working with children or young people in an educational or childcare setting
8. A patient, proactive, and caring approach
9. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
10. A genuine interest in supporting learning and child development
11. A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Why join Protocol Education?
12. Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden costs)
13. FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive and classroom management training
14. Ongoing support and guidance from a local consultant who knows Islington schools
15. Opportunities for professional growth and long-term placements
If you’re looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next teaching support role with Protocol Education in Islington.
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 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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