Barnsley Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational agency as a Teaching Assistant in Barnsley! You will provide crucial support in classrooms, helping students thrive academically and socially while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working options. This role offers the chance to make a difference and advance your career with training and support from a dedicated local team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free CPD training

Dedicated local consultants

Transparent PAYE payments

Easy online booking system

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting pupils academically and behaviorally.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ability to provide individual and small group support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning and delivery.
• Prepare creative resources for classroom activities.

Skills

Support for SEND development

Engagement in classroom activities

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Relevant qualifications or training

Job description

Join the Best—Teaching Assistants Needed in Barnsley!

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about helping young minds grow? Protocol Education is here to connect dedicated educators with rewarding opportunities in Barnsley’s fantastic schools.

Whether you’re looking for your next big challenge or a role that values your experience, we’ve got something for you in Barnsley.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the classroom:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils thrive.
• Assisting teachers with planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Supporting pupils’ academic, behavioural, and SEND development.
• Preparing creative classroom resources.
• Sharing feedback with teachers and families to support progress.
• Joining in extracurricular activities like clubs or revision sessions.

The Essentials

• Salary: £89.38–£95 per day DOE.
• Payment: PAYE only—no umbrella deductions or hidden costs.

Why Work with Protocol Education in Barnsley? We’re here to support your career every step of the way:

• Transparent PAYE Payments: Earn what you deserve—no surprise deductions.
• Dedicated Local Consultants: Our Barnsley team knows the area and schools inside out, ensuring the best matches for you.
• Flexible Working Options: You choose your days and schools.
• Free CPD Training: Boost your skills and enhance your CV with our training opportunities.
• Easy Booking System: Manage your availability and bookings through our simple online portal.

Who Should Apply? We’d love to hear from:

• Experienced TAs with a passion for making a difference.
• Graduates ready to step into a meaningful classroom role.
• Thrive-trained staff (or those willing to complete this free training with us).

If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to Barnsley’s schools, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now Click 'Apply' today or contact our Barnsley team to find out more about how we can help you take the next step in your career. Together, let’s inspire the next generation.

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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