Part-Time KS2 Teaching Assistant - Sheffield

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

Job summary

A leading education support agency is seeking a part-time KS2 Teaching Assistant in Sheffield. This long-term role offers a supportive classroom environment, ideal for candidates who value teamwork and enjoy working with children academically and emotionally. Responsibilities include providing classroom support, small group assistance, and helping students stay engaged. The position starts in January 2026 and requires relevant qualifications and training.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to free training and development

Supportive consultant contact

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary or KS2 teaching environment.
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive with a calm approach.
• Strong focus on academic and emotional support for children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching across KS2 classes.
• Provide small group and 1:1 assistance to students.
• Help students stay engaged and on track with learning.
• Support classroom behavior and routines.

Skills

Experience in a primary or KS2 setting

Patience

Adaptability

Proactivity

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Part‑Time KS2 Teaching Assistant – Sheffield

Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £89.38 - £100 per day
Contract: Part‑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 on a part‑time basis 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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