Teaching Assistant

Every great classroom has someone who helps every child shine.

We're working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Kesgrave that's looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school where teamwork, kindness and creating a positive learning environment are at the heart of everything they do.

Your role

Working alongside the class teacher, you'll help create an engaging and supportive classroom where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Your day could include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom with their learning
• Working with small groups to reinforce key skills
• Providing one-to-one support where needed
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging children's confidence, independence and love of learning
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

No two days are ever the same, and that's one of the best things about working in a primary school.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Are patient, caring and enthusiastic
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Are passionate about helping children achieve their potential

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Simple registration process
• Local placements with welcoming schools
• Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends

Thrive trained?

Already Thrive trained? That's fantastic, let us know!

If not, we'll give you FREE access to our Thrive training, helping you build valuable skills to support children's emotional wellbeing while strengthening your CV.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to support, encourage and inspire young learners, we'd love to hear from you.

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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