Teaching Assistants Needed - Barnsley

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

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Barnsley seeks Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply and long-term placements. The role offers flexibility, competitive pay rates, and opportunities for professional development. Successful candidates will support students in a positive environment, ensuring their educational needs are met. Ideal for those with experience working with children and a passion for making a difference in young people's lives. Apply today and begin your rewarding career.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD through online Academy

Support from local consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in school, youth work,or care is highly desirable.
• A positive attitude and flexibility in approach are essential.
• Genuine enthusiasm to support and make a difference in pupils' lives.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups.
• Bring encouragement and positivity to the learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance the classroom experience.
• Make pupils feel seen and supported.

Skills

Previous experience working with children or young people

Positive, reliable, and flexible approach

Enthusiasm to make a difference

Job description

Teaching Assistants – Barnsley

Contract: Day-to-day supply and long-term placements
Salary: £89.38 - £95 per day
Location: Barnsley

Looking for a role where every day feels different, rewarding, and full of impact? Whether you want the flexibility of day-to-day supply or the consistency of a long-term placement, we’ve got schools across Barnsley ready to welcome you. Full and Part-time available!

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, small groups, or 1:1
• Bringing patience, encouragement, and positivity to every lesson
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to create the best learning environment
• Helping pupils feel seen, supported, and able to shine

Why this role’s for you:

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Competitive pay rates (£17,546 – £18,525 annual equivalent)
• Free CPD through our online Academy
• Support from a dedicated local consultant who knows Barnsley schools inside out
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working with children or young people (in school, youth work, or care)
• A positive, reliable, and flexible approach
• Enthusiasm to make a difference in pupils’ lives

At Protocol Education, we know TAs aren’t “just” support staff. You’re the steady hand, the calm voice, the glue that holds it all together. Schools see it, and we do too.

Ready to get started? Apply today and let’s find a role that fits you perfectly.

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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