The Role
Are you adaptable, flexible and full of energy? We are looking for a passionate and resourceful Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming Learning Support Team within a secondary school setting.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with young people and wants to make a meaningful difference to their learning and personal development. You will work creatively with students, supporting them both academically and pastorally, while building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
The post is fixed term until 31 August 2026 and is subject to review based on funding.
About You
We are seeking a positive and professional role model who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to supporting students to achieve their best.
You will:
* Bring a ‘can-do’ attitude and a flexible, proactive approach
* Work creatively to support students’ educational and personal development
* Build positive, trusting relationships with students, parents and carers
* Communicate effectively with both adults and young people
* Contribute positively to the wider school community and its values
You will also have:
* Relevant experience in a similar role, with a proven track record
* A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* An NVQ Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants, or an equivalent qualification
* At least one year of practical experience working with children
What We Offer
* Access to a pension scheme
* Annual pay progression opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Reduced-rate corporate membership to local attractions
* Free on-site parking
* Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working patterns may be considered where possible, including part-time or job-share arrangements. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
Safeguarding and Equality
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including references, online searches and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles at all stages of recruitment and selection. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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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