Sheffield Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary Teaching and Learning Assistants
Reference: SHEFF TA 02/07/25
Salary: £89.38 - 95.00 per day + DOE
Job Published: 2 days ago

Teaching Assistant Roles in Sheffield – Join a School That Sees Your Impact

Love the buzz of a busy classroom? Feel like the glue that holds everything together? If that sounds like you, we’ve got schools across Sheffield ready to welcome you in.

Whether you’ve supported pupils for years or recently dipped your toe into school life, we have flexible, fulfilling TA roles that recognise your experience, energy, and steady presence.

What you’ll be doing:

From helping a child unlock tricky spellings to prepping craft chaos for the afternoon, your days will be anything but dull. Expect to:

  • Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, helping them grow in confidence

  • Assist with lesson delivery and classroom organisation

  • Help guide behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and SEND progress

  • Prepare engaging resources that spark learning

  • Communicate with teachers and families to support pupil development

  • Contribute to clubs, enrichment activities, or catch-up sessions

The important bits:

  • Pay: £89.38–£95 per day (dependent on experience)

  • PAYE only – no umbrella deductions or hidden costs

Why choose Protocol Education in Sheffield?

  • Local, experienced consultants who understand Sheffield schools

  • ️ Choose your working days—full flexibility

  • Simple online portal to manage bookings

  • FREE CPD training (including Thrive Approach)

  • Weekly PAYE pay, no surprises

You might be a great fit if:

  • You have some experience working in a school setting (TA, placement, volunteer)

  • You’re a TA looking to bring your skills to a new classroom

  • You’re Thrive trained—or keen to complete this free training with us

  • You’re a graduate exploring a career in education

  • You bring patience, creativity, and a steady hand to your role

Ready to take the next step?

Click ‘Apply’ or contact our Sheffield team to chat through available roles. There’s a school out there looking for someone just like you.

Let’s help children thrive—together.

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.

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