Teaching Assistant - Secondary

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

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking passionate Secondary Teaching Assistants in Wakefield for full-time roles starting in September. You will provide essential support to students, helping them stay engaged and confident in their learning. This opportunity offers flexible work in both mainstream and specialist educational settings, with potential pathways to long-term placements or teacher training.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a local consultant

Opportunities in mainstream and specialist settings

Qualifications

• Experience in school settings or relevant background in youth work/SEND is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group support in the classroom.
• Helping students stay focused and build confidence.
• Assisting with behaviour management and lesson preparation.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Calm and encouraging presence

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant – September Start
Location: Wakefield
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 supportive schools in Wakefield. 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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