Make a difference where it matters most.
We’re looking for a caring, capable Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school that champions kindness, curiosity, and confidence. It’s a role where your calm presence and positive energy will make a genuine impact—supporting children to thrive both academically and emotionally.
What’s the school like?
This is a nurturing, values-led setting where pupils are encouraged to dream big and be their best selves. The staff team is tight-knit and supportive, behaviour is managed restoratively, and everyone—pupils and adults alike—is given the chance to grow.
In this role, you’ll be:
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Supporting engaging lessons that help learning stick
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Working one-to-one or with small groups to build confidence
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Encouraging independence, resilience, and teamwork
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Creating a classroom where all children feel safe, supported, and seen
What makes you a great fit:
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Experience in KS2 or with older primary pupils
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Calm, empathetic and consistent in your approach
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Comfortable supporting learning and behaviour
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A genuine team player who’s always open to learning
Why this school stands out:
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Inclusive and restorative ethos
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Strong, supportive leadership
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A real focus on wellbeing—for pupils and staff
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Opportunities to grow and develop professionally
And what you’ll get from Protocol Education:
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Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella deductions
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Free access to our CPD Academy (including Thrive training)
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Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
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Flexible placements across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
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A generous referral scheme—earn when you recommend a friend
Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. We offer free access to Thrive CPD to help strengthen your skills and give you the edge in school settings.
Ready to take the next step in a role where you’ll be truly valued? Apply today.
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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