Secondary Teaching Assistant - Calderdale Teaching Assistant Location: Calderdale Pay: Competitive daily rate Employer: Protocol Education Protocol Education is recruiting motivated and caring Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Calderdale. We are looking for professionals who can build strong relationships with students, support learning in the classroom, and contribute to a positive school environment. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, graduate, aspiring teacher, learning mentor, or support worker, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and student development. The Role: Provide classroom support to teachers and students across a range of subjects. Deliver focused one-to-one and small group support sessions. Assist students in overcoming barriers to learning. Support students with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs when required. Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and attendance. Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment. Essential Criteria: Previous experience working with children or young people. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Positive, professional, and adaptable approach. A genuine passion for supporting young people's development. An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the DBS Update Service is a mandatory requirement. This is non-negotiable and applicants must hold a current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service before being considered for school placements. Why Choose Protocol Education? Access to a wide range of secondary school opportunities across Calderdale. Flexible working options to suit your availability. Ongoing professional development and CPD. Support from a dedicated local consultant. Competitive rates of pay and regular work opportunities. Join Protocol Education and help make a lasting impact on students' educational journeys across Calderdale. Apply now to secure your next Teaching Assistant opportunity with Protocol Education. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website