Teaching Assistants Wanted - South Yorkshire

Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Sheffield, Chesterfield & Barnsley

Salary: £90–£100 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

Contract: Flexible or Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

Ready to make a difference in South Yorkshire classrooms?

From lively city primaries in Sheffield, to community schools in Chesterfield, to welcoming classrooms in Barnsley, South Yorkshire’s pupils are ready for a Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, energy, and a knack for making learning click.

Whether you’re an experienced TA or a graduate eager to start your education career, we’ll match you with schools where your skills will shine – and your work will matter every single day. If you’re happy to travel up to an hour, even more great schools open up to you.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups so they can thrive

Helping teachers deliver engaging, accessible lessons

Preparing creative resources that bring topics to life

Supporting pupils’ academic, behavioural, and SEND progress

Sharing feedback with teachers and parents to keep progress on track

Getting involved in school life – from clubs to revision sessions

Why work with Protocol Education in South Yorkshire?

Transparent PAYE pay – no hidden deductions

Local knowledge – consultants who know Sheffield, Chesterfield & Barnsley schools inside out

Flexibility – choose the days and schools that work for you

Free CPD – including Thrive wellbeing training to boost your skills

Easy booking system – manage availability and jobs from your phone

We’d love to hear from:

Experienced TAs who want to keep making a difference

Graduates looking for a meaningful classroom role

Thrive-trained staff (or anyone happy to take our free training)

Candidates open to travelling up to an hour for the right role

Let’s find you a role where you’re valued, supported, and excited to start each day.

Apply today or get in touch with our Sheffield team – your next classroom is waiting.

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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