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Protocol Education
Teaching Assistant
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contact Protocol Education
- 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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