Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Long-term stability

Access to ongoing professional development

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Sutton to support pupils in lessons and create an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for education, strong communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. The role offers competitive pay rates and long-term stability with potential permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (desirable).
• A genuine passion for supporting young learners.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, small groups, and one-to-one sessions.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Provide extra help to pupils with SEN where needed.
• Encourage pupil progress, independence, and confidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for education

Right to work in UK

Experience with children

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Sutton

Location: Sutton, London

Contract Type: Long Term / Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Protocol Education is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils in schools across Sutton. The role involves working alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons, supporting small groups and individual pupils, and creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, small groups, and one-to-one sessions
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Provide extra help to pupils with SEN where needed
• Encourage pupil progress, independence, and confidence

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting young learners
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to Work in the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Long-term stability with potential for permanent placements
• Supportive schools with access to ongoing professional development

If you are motivated, passionate about education, and ready to support pupils in Sutton, apply today.

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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