Teaching Assistant - Chesterfield

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Chesterfield is seeking passionate General Teaching Assistants to support pupils in their learning and create a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a caring approach. This role offers weekly pay and opportunities for professional development, making it perfect for those looking to advance their career in education.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience can be school-based or transferable.
• A caring, adaptable approach and a genuine love for helping young people.
• Reliability and flexibility to work in different classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help the class teacher keep lessons engaging.
• Create a safe, supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

Job description

General Teaching Assistants – Join Our Team

£89.38–£95 per day (DOE)

Local schools across Chesterfield

Looking to kick-start or grow your career in education? We’re on the lookout for passionate General Teaching Assistants who can bring energy, patience, and positivity to the classroom.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with their learning, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping the class teacher keep lessons on track and engaging
• Creating a safe, supportive classroom environment
• Pitched in with everything from phonics to playground duty

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children (school-based or transferable)
• A caring, adaptable approach and a genuine love of helping young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and the flexibility to slot into different classrooms

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella hassle
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive training
• Local opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• A friendly consultant who’ll support you every step of the way
• Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

Whether you’re building your experience or already a classroom pro, we’ll find a school that values your skills and makes Mondays feel good again.

Apply today and let’s get you started in a role where you really make a difference.

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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