Looking for a Career That's Meaningful, Rewarding and Makes a Real Difference? Are you ready to start an exciting new career but don't have experience working in schools? At Protocol Education, we believe that great Teaching Assistants come from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you're a recent graduate, have experience in customer service, care, sports coaching, youth work, hospitality, support work, or you're simply passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who are eager to support children and young people in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while building a rewarding career in education. Why Become a Teaching Assistant? As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and personally. Every day brings new opportunities to encourage, inspire and positively impact a young person's educational journey. You'll gain valuable experience working alongside experienced teachers and support staff while developing skills that can lead to a long-term career in education. This role is particularly suited to individuals considering careers in: ✅ Teaching ✅ Educational Psychology ✅ Speech and Language Therapy ✅ Youth Work ✅ Social Work ✅ SEND Support ✅ Behaviour Support ✅ Pastoral Care Your Role As a Teaching Assistant, you'll provide additional support to pupils who require help accessing learning within the classroom. This may include working on a one-to-one basis or supporting small groups of students who need extra guidance and encouragement. Responsibilities Include: Supporting teaching and learning activities within the classroom Providing one-to-one support for pupils who require additional assistance Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Helping pupils remain engaged and motivated throughout lessons Encouraging confidence, independence and resilience Assisting teachers with classroom activities and interventions Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff Helping create an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive No two days are the same, making this a highly rewarding and varied role. What We're Looking For We're seeking individuals who are: ⭐ Passionate about supporting children and young people ⭐ Interested in developing a career within education ⭐ Positive, approachable and resilient ⭐ Strong communicators ⭐ Eager to learn and develop new skills ⭐ Adaptable and able to build relationships quickly Previous school experience is not essential. If you have experience working with people, coaching, mentoring, supporting others or simply have a genuine desire to help children succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must: Have the right to work in the UK Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS Certificate Be enthusiastic about working in education Demonstrate strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills Be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday Working Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm Full-Time Position What Protocol Education Offers When you join Protocol Education, you'll benefit from: ✅ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE ✅ FREE CPD and accredited training courses ✅ Ongoing professional development ✅ Dedicated consultant support ✅ Opportunities within Primary, Secondary and SEND schools ✅ Valuable classroom experience ✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities ✅ A clear pathway into teaching and education careers Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while building valuable skills and experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join Protocol Education and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education. Apply today and discover how your skills could help change a child's future. 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. 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