Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 2
Are you passionate about helping children thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment? Protocol Education is currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 2 at a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team where children are encouraged to be confident, caring, and aspirational learners. The school is deeply committed to nurturing both academic and personal growth through a rich curriculum, a restorative approach to wellbeing, and strong community values.
The Role:
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils across Key Stage 2, helping to deliver engaging lessons, build positive relationships, and support children's emotional and social development. Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting in the delivery of a creative and challenging curriculum.
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Supporting individual or small groups of children, including those with specific needs.
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Helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
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Encouraging children to take responsibility, work hard, and be the best they can be.
School Ethos:
The school’s motto, "To Be the Best That We Can Be", underpins everything they do. The team is united in:
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Creating a positive environment where everyone feels valued.
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Instilling a strong work ethic and love of learning.
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Equipping pupils with essential life and social skills.
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Promoting individuality, celebrating talents, and listening to pupil voice.
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Modelling respectful relationships and encouraging high expectations every day.
Their restorative approach supports positive mental health and wellbeing while enhancing cultural awareness and emotional intelligence in all pupils.
Ideal Candidate:
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Experience supporting children in Key Stage 2 or upper primary settings.
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Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
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Patient, empathetic, and committed to restorative and inclusive practice.
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Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or just starting your career in education, if you believe in supporting every child to become the best they can be, we want to hear from you.
Apply now through Protocol Education and become part of a vibrant school community where your contribution truly matters.
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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