Teaching Assistant – Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Term Time Only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and creating a positive learning environment.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils in the classroom, helping to deliver engaging lessons and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. You may provide one-to-one support, assist small groups, and contribute to creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and participation.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Promote positive behaviour and support the school's behaviour policy.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils during lessons and other school activities.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children with additional learning needs where required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting (desirable but not essential).
• A patient, caring, and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and development.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• A friendly and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting children in their education and want to be part of a dedicated and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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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