Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training & development

Long-term and permanent placements

Job summary

Protocol Education in Darlington is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support primary and secondary students. You will work across a range of schools, helping pupils access learning and develop wellbeing, under the guidance of class teachers.

The role offers flexible opportunities, ongoing training, potential long-term placements, and weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella costs, along with safeguarding checks and DBS benefits.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to think on your feet.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide encouragement and guidance to help pupils reach their full potential.
• Be a positive and approachable presence, making a meaningful difference to a child's school day.
• Adapt to the needs of individual pupils and support them in accessing learning opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members to create a supportive learning environment.
• Promote the wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour of all pupils.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Experience with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Darlington

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and caring Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools in Darlington. If you're committed to supporting children's learning and development and want a rewarding role where every day is different, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide encouragement and guidance to help pupils reach their full potential.
• Be a positive and approachable presence, making a meaningful difference to a child's school day.
• Adapt to the needs of individual pupils and support them in accessing learning opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members to create a supportive learning environment.
• Promote the wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour of all pupils.

What We Offer

• A dedicated team committed to finding roles that suit your preferences and availability.
• Flexible working opportunities across a range of schools.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella company costs.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to think on your feet.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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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