Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Croydon is looking for a proactive Teaching Assistant to join a friendly school. The role involves supporting students, aiding lesson delivery, and ensuring an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and strong communication skills. Availability Monday to Friday, term time only. This is a temporary role with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Access to free CPD training

Ongoing placements with permanent opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting.
• Ability to adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students' academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Good communication skills

Positive, patient, and flexible attitude

Job description

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Are you looking for a long-term role where you can make a real difference in young people's lives?

Protocol Education is looking for a committed and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive school in Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education who’s looking for job stability in a rewarding school environment.

What We Offer:

Long-term stability – secure, ongoing placements with opportunities for permanent roles

A dedicated consultant who works with you personally

Access to free CPD training, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management

A supportive school community where you can grow professionally

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups, including those with SEND or learning difficulties

Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management

Helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

Supporting students' academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development

Adapting learning materials to meet individual needs

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people (in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting)

A positive, patient, and flexible attitude

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Availability to work Monday to Friday, term time only

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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