1:1 Passionate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Teaching Assistant in Primary Schools in Dorking. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children by providing essential support and guidance. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to foster a safe and nurturing environment, helping pupils build resilience and confidence. With flexible working options and access to high-quality training, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and child welfare. Embrace the opportunity to be a role model and champion for children who need you most.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and CPD

Flexible working hours

Support from local consultants

Opportunity for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools is essential.
• A nurturing, consistent, and proactive approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children who struggle with confidence.
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to enhance emotional understanding.

Skills

Experience working with children in schools

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Nurturing approach

Education

DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Surrey – Become a Teaching Assistant in Primary Schools!
Position: Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, 1:1 support
Location: Dorking
Salary: £89.38 – £95.00
Start Date: ASAP

Do you have a passion for helping young children thrive emotionally and socially?

Are you patient, caring, and ready to support pupils who need a little extra help navigating the school day? Then Protocol Education wants to hear from YOU!

We’re partnering with a number of fantastic mainstream primary schools across Dorking who are looking for Teaching Assistants to provide nurturing, targeted support to all pupils.

Your Role as a TA in Primary:
Build positive, trusting relationships with children who may struggle with confidence, behaviour, or anxiety
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to build resilience, self-esteem and emotional understanding
️ Implement behaviour and wellbeing strategies to support learning and reduce disruption
Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to meet each child’s unique needs
Foster a safe, calm, and supportive environment where every child can succeed.

We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children in schools.

A nurturing, consistent, and proactive approach
Great communication and teamwork skills
A strong desire to make a real difference in young lives
A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Work with Protocol Education?
Choice and flexibility – work when and where suits YOU
Access to high-quality training and CPD
Friendly local consultants who know Surrey schools inside out
A variety of short-term and long-term roles to suit you
The chance to help children grow emotionally and academically

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be a role model, a listener, a guide, and a champion for children who need you most.

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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