Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Behaviour Support Location: Wakefield Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Long-Term Start Date: Immediate
Pay - £89.38 - £118 a day (Depending on Experience)
Make a real difference in one child’s school journey
We’re looking for a calm, committed, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a primary pupils in Wakefield who needs support managing challenging behaviour. This is a chance to be that steady, trusted adult who helps a child feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
What you’ll be doing:
· Providing consistent, positive support in and out of the classroom
· Using de-escalation strategies and a calm approach to help manage behaviour
· Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider staff team
· Building trust and routine so the child can thrive in school life
What we’re looking for:
· Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour or SEND
· A patient, resilient nature (with a good sense of humour helps too!)
· Confidence working as part of a team but able to take initiative 1:1
· A commitment to making every day a fresh start for the pupil you support
Why join Protocol Education?
· Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
· FREE training, including Thrive, behaviour management, and SEN support
· Dedicated consultant support from someone who knows your local schools
· Opportunities to grow and progress in SEND and behaviour specialist roles
This is more than just a TA role—it’s a chance to shape one child’s future.
Apply today and let’s find you a role where your skills really matter.
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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