Teaching Assistants - Leeds

Protocol Education; Ledston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join schools across Leeds. You will support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing, working alongside teachers to create a positive classroom environment.

New to education or with experience, you will help pupils develop confidence, communication and independence while promoting inclusion and safeguarding in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and professional.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Confident communicating with pupils and colleagues.
• Able to build positive relationships.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Committed to inclusion and equality.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Provide additional support to pupils with SEND and other learning needs.
• Help pupils develop communication, confidence and independence.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils to achieve learning and development goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Encourage inclusion and ensuring pupils feel supported and valued.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Work with teachers and wider school staff to support learning.
• Follow safeguarding and child-protection procedures.
• Support positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inclusive

Job description

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience and role
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities
Setting: Primary & Secondary Schools
Experience: Experienced TAs and candidates new to education welcome

Make a difference in a Leeds classroom

Are you passionate about helping children and young people learn, grow and succeed?

Are you patient, supportive and confident working with pupils of different abilities and needs?

We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join schools across Leeds.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or you're looking to start a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Your support could be the difference between a pupil saying "I can't" and "I can."

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEND and other learning needs.
• Helping pupils develop communication, confidence and independence.
• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils.
• Supporting pupils to achieve their learning and development goals.
• Working closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Encouraging inclusion and ensuring pupils feel supported and valued.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.
• Following safeguarding and child-protection procedures.
• Supporting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

Who we're looking for

• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and professional.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Confident communicating with pupils and colleagues.
• Able to build positive relationships.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Committed to inclusion and equality.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally.

New to education?

Don't worry - school experience isn't always essential.

We welcome applications from people with transferable experience in:

• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Behaviour support
• Graduate roles
• Community work

If you have the right attitude, patience and passion for helping young people, your previous experience could be highly relevant.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience supporting children and young people with SEND.

Experience with areas such as:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Complex or additional needs

would be valuable.

Relevant experience is desirable for specialist roles, although candidates with strong transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.

What you can expect

By joining our Leeds school opportunities, you could benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities across a range of schools in Leeds.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Support from experienced education professionals.
• Opportunities to develop a long-term career in education.
• Valuable classroom and SEND experience.
• A rewarding role where your work directly supports pupils.