KS2 Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

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

Job summary

An educational support provider is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant in Sheffield, starting in January 2026. This full-time, long-term role involves providing classroom support, helping students stay engaged, and supporting their behavior. Candidates should have experience in a primary or KS2 setting, be adaptable and proactive, and value teamwork. The position provides a positive environment with supportive staff, offering weekly pay and free training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

Access to free training and development

Support from an honest consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary or KS2 setting is essential.
• Must be patient, adaptable, and proactive.
• Enjoy supporting children academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across KS2.
• Offer small group and 1:1 support as required.
• Help pupils stay engaged with learning.
• Support behaviour and routines with a calm approach.

Skills

Experience in a primary or KS2 setting

Patient

Adaptable

Proactive

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant – Sheffield

Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £89.38 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: January 2026

Are you a KS2 TA who loves being the steady presence in a busy classroom?

We’re supporting a friendly Sheffield primary school looking for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join them from January. This is a long-term role with consistency, supportive staff, and pupils who benefit from calm, positive support.

The role includes:

• Classroom support across KS2
• Small group and 1:1 support where needed
• Helping pupils stay on track and engaged with learning
• Supporting behaviour and routines with a calm approach

You’ll suit this role if you:

• Have experience in a primary or KS2 setting
• Are patient, adaptable, and proactive
• Enjoy supporting children academically and emotionally
• Value teamwork and clear communication

Why work with us:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Access to free training and development
• Honest, supportive consultant contact
• Local schools you’ll actually enjoy working in

A great opportunity if you’re looking for stability and a school that appreciates good support staff.

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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