Secondary Teaching Assistant - September start

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Specialist Secondary Support Assistant to join their Wakefield partner school from September 2025. This role involves providing crucial support to students in lessons and small group settings, ensuring they thrive and feel confident during their secondary education journey.

Qualifications

• Passion for motivating and supporting students.
• Good sense of humor.
• Ability to implement individual learning or behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons and helping them stay on track.
• Delivering small group interventions or mentoring sessions.
• Being a calm presence in the classroom.

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Secondary Support Assistant

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Employer: Protocol Education

Do you have a knack for motivating teenagers, a good sense of humour, and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed?

Then we'd love to hear from you! Protocol Education is looking for a Specialist Secondary Support Assistant to join one of our fantastic partner schools in Wakefield from September 2025. This is your chance to make a real difference to students who need that extra bit of support—whether it's with their learning, confidence, or navigating the ups and downs of secondary school life.

What's the role all about?

You'll be the extra pair of hands (and ears!) in the classroom, working closely with teachers and support staff to help students thrive. From one-to-one support to small group sessions, you'll be someone they can trust, relate to, and look up to—even if they pretend not to!

A typical day might include:

• Supporting students in lessons, making sure they stay on track and feel confident.

• Delivering small group interventions or mentoring sessions.

• Helping to implement individual learning or behaviour plans.

• Being a calm presence in the classroom.