Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

School experience

Supportive schools

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for Cover Supervisors, HLTAs, graduates, and aspiring teachers to gain classroom experience across a range of schools in the UK. We offer flexible daily supply, full-time placements, long-term roles, and temp-to-perm opportunities, with ongoing professional development and competitive pay.

Join a supportive team that values strong classroom presence and student engagement. Ideal candidates are proactive, adaptable, and committed to safeguarding and helping

Qualifications

• Experience in education settings such as cover supervision or teaching support.
• Ability to manage behaviour and support learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons across KS3–KS5.
• Support teachers and contribute to learning activities.
• Manage behaviour to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Step into different subjects and year groups when required.
• Build rapport with students and contribute to school community.

Skills

Experience in education sector

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Education

HLTA qualification

Graduate degree

Job description

Join Our Team: Cover Supervisors / HLTAs / Graduates / Future Teachers Wanted!

Are you passionate about education and ready to inspire the next generation? Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a qualified HLTA, a recent graduate, or a future teacher looking to build classroom experience, we want to hear from you!

We re recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and committed individuals for a mix of:

• Daily supply work
• Full-time placements
• Long-term roles
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• Valuable school experience perfect for those considering teacher training.
• Supportive schools with welcoming staff and strong values
• Ongoing professional development and guidance from experienced education consultants
• Competitive pay and consistent opportunities throughout the year

What We re Looking For:

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Qualified HLTAs
• Graduates eager to enter the education sector
• Aspiring teachers who want hands-on classroom experience
• Confident communicators with strong behaviour-management skills
• Individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about helping students succeed

Your Role:

• Deliver set lessons to classes across KS3 KS5
• Support classroom teachers and contribute to learning activitiesManage behaviour and ensure a positive, safe learning environment
• Step into different subjects and year groups as needed
• Build rapport with students and become a valued member of the school community

Ready to take the next step?

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and excited about gaining or growing your experience in schools, we want to hear from you!

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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