Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking Secondary Teaching Assistants for several schools in West Leeds starting September 2025. These full-time positions focus on supporting students in classroom settings, with opportunities for personal development and a pathway to teacher training. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and capable of creating an encouraging atmosphere for students.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Personalized support from a local consultant

Opportunities in mainstream and specialist settings

Qualifications

• Experience in school or youth work is a plus, but not essential.
• Must connect well with young people and be open to learning.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or group support in classrooms.
• Assisting with lesson prep and behaviour management.
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Calm presence

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Relevant background in youth work or mentoring

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant – September Start
Location: West Leeds
Salary: £90–£110 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Want to support students who need it most—and build a career in education along the way?
We’re recruiting Secondary Teaching Assistants for several welcoming schools in West Leeds. These full-time roles start in September and are ideal for anyone passionate about education—whether you’re an experienced TA or just starting out.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support in the classroom

• Helping students stay focused, access learning, and build confidence

• Assisting with behaviour management and lesson prep

• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs across different subjects

What schools are looking for:

• A calm, encouraging presence who connects well with young people

• Previous school experience or relevant background in youth work, mentoring or SEND (not essential)

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

• Someone who’s reliable, adaptable, and ready to learn on the job

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella companies, no extra fees

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a local consultant who gets your goals

• Opportunities in both mainstream and specialist settings

These roles often lead to long-term placements, paid training, or even teacher training pathways.

Apply today or message us to find out more—your next role could be just one term away.

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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