Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Teaching Assistant – Sheffield Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary (depending on availability) Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. You will support students both academically and socially, helping them achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities Support classroom teachers with daily learning activities and lesson preparationProvide one-to-one and small group support to pupilsAssist children with their educational, emotional, and social developmentEncourage positive behaviour and confidence among studentsHelp create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environmentSupport pupils with additional learning needs where requiredMonitor and report on pupil progress Requirements Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirableA patient, supportive, and positive approachGood communication and teamwork skillsCommitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfareRelevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification are desirable (but not essential) What We Offer A supportive and friendly school environmentOpportunities for professional development and trainingThe chance to make a real difference in children’s livesCompetitive pay and ongoing support from experienced staff How to Apply If you are passionate about education and would like to join a dedicated team in Sheffield, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Apply today and help inspire the next generation! 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.