Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Rotherham is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school. You will support teachers, work with pupils one-to-one or in small groups, and help students reach their full potential.

This role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, ongoing training, and a rewarding opportunity to develop students' academic, social and emotional skills while promoting safeguarding and wellbeing in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and a team player with a proactive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with engaging classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group pupil support.
• Help pupils develop academic, social and emotional skills.
• Assist with learning resources and classroom preparation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Classroom support

One-to-one support

Behaviour management

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualifications in education or childcare (advantageous)

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Rotherham

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant – Rotherham

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Rotherham?

We are currently seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming school in the Rotherham area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers with the delivery of engaging classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students where required.
• Help pupils develop their academic, social and emotional skills.
• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' progress.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and parents/carers.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people.
• Is passionate about supporting students' learning and development.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, caring and approachable.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is proactive and able to use their initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• Has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Relevant qualifications or experience in education, childcare or supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous, but full training and support may be available depending on the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Supportive school environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.
• A rewarding role supporting children and young people.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' lives.

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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