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Contact Protocol Education

Protocol Education

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Teaching Assistant

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Protocol Education

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
9 hours ago
Salary
£92.63 - 110 - Day
Recruiter
Protocol Education
Closes
22 Nov 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Teaching Assistant – Supply Work

Location: Wakefield & surrounding areas

Job Type: Supply / Flexible / Long-Term

Pay: £92.63–£110 per day, depending on experience and qualifications

Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Wakefield and the surrounding areas?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and reliable Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, short-term or long-term work, we can help you find a role that suits your experience and availability.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across a range of year groups and abilities. Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities

Working with pupils individually and in small groups

Supporting literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities

Helping pupils stay engaged and focused on their learning

Supporting children with SEND and additional needs

Providing encouragement and helping pupils develop confidence

Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines

Assisting with activities, trips and wider school life

Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies

About You

We’re looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

Caring, patient and enthusiastic

Passionate about supporting children and young people

Confident working with pupils of different ages and abilities

Reliable and adaptable

Able to build positive relationships

Comfortable working as part of a wider school team

Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Previous experience working in a school, nursery, childcare, SEND, care or youth setting is beneficial. Relevant qualifications are welcomed but experience and the right attitude are equally important for many of our roles.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Flexible supply work to suit your availability

Opportunities across Wakefield and surrounding areas

Competitive daily rates

Short-term and long-term placements

Dedicated support from your own education consultant

Access to training and professional development

Opportunities for temp-to-perm and permanent positions

Experience across a range of schools and settings

If you're a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or have experience supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let Protocol Education help you find your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Wakefield!

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. xjnqpsq

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Ad ID: 5419038778

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