Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a school in Dronfield. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, helping create an inclusive and engaging classroom.

The role offers opportunities for ongoing professional development, safeguarding training, and a supportive team of staff to work with.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and supporting development.
• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and professional.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to provide additional support.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting children with their social, emotional and educational needs.
• Assisting the class teacher with preparing resources and activities.
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, break times and other school activities.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Dronfield

Location: Dronfield

Hours: Full-time / Part-time

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team in Dronfield.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing. You will help create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to provide additional support.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting children with their social, emotional and educational needs.
• Assisting the class teacher with preparing resources and activities.
• Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, break times and other school activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development.
• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and professional.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.
• Support from experienced teaching and support staff.
• Potential opportunities for ongoing work and professional development.
• If you are passionate about education and enjoy helping children reach their full potential, we would love 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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