Teaching Assistant

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
⏰ Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible Options Available)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming school in Rotherham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and making a positive impact on young people's learning and development.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will assist in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils across a range of ages and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
Assist students with their educational, social, and emotional development.
Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Support classroom management and behaviour strategies.
Prepare learning resources and classroom materials.
Monitor and record pupil progress where required.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, or educational setting is desirable.
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable Qualifications

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
First Aid certification.

What We Offer

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive leadership and friendly working environment.
Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' lives.
Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and would like to join a dedicated educational team in Rotherham, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your 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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