KS2 Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Supply Role

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD Academy access

1:1 consultant support

Opportunities in mainstream, SEND &alt

Referral rewards

Thrive training enrolment

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. in Barnsley is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our supply team on a full-time basis, with a September start.

You will support Key Stage 2 pupils across a welcoming local primary school, collaborating with teachers to maintain a positive, structured classroom environment. The role offers weekly PAYE pay, access to our CPD Academy, dedicated consultant support, and opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings, with Thrive training included to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting KS2 pupils.
• Patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Team player with strong pupil relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support whole-class learning as well as small groups and individual pupils.
• Help children stay engaged and confident in their learning.
• Work with teachers to create a positive, structured classroom.
• Provide a calm, steady presence pupils can rely on daily.

Skills

Pupil support

Teamwork

Patience

Engagement

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Supply Role

Barnsley| September Start| Full-Time Supply

Looking to bring your skills and energy into a KS2 classroom without the long-term pressure? We’ve got just the role for you.

Protocol Education is on the lookout for a brilliantKS2 Teaching Assistantto join our supply team in Barnsley. This is afull-time role, supporting Key Stage 2 pupils across a welcoming local primary school.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting whole-class learning as well as small groups and individual pupils
• Helping children stay engaged and confident in their learning
• Working alongside teachers to create a positive, structured classroom
• Being that calm, steady presence pupils can rely on every day

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 2 (school or childcare settings welcome)
• A patient, positive, and proactive approach
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and building strong pupil relationships

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies, no hidden fees)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy – build your skills while you work
• 1:1 support from your local consultant (real people, no endless forms)
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Referral rewards if you bring a friend along

Bonus: If you’re not alreadyThrive trained, we’ll enrol you for free! Thrive training is a big win with schools, giving you an edge and helping you support pupils’ emotional wellbeing.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.