Full-Time Teaching Assistant - Barnsley

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Barnsley (S72)

Location: Barnsley, S72
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £92.63 - £100

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in Barnsley? Protocol Education is supporting a welcoming school seeking a TA who can bring energy, care, and support to their classrooms.

You’ll become part of a nurturing team that values collaboration, inclusion, and celebrating every child’s achievements. Your work will help create a safe and inspiring environment for all learners.

In this role, you will:

Support teachers in delivering creative and engaging lessons

Help children develop confidence, skills, and knowledge across the curriculum

Assist with classroom management and behaviour support

Work alongside SEN staff to meet the needs of all pupils

Support school routines and administrative tasks related to the classroom

About you:

You have experience working with children in schools or similar settings

You’re reliable, patient, and approachable

You value teamwork and clear communication

You’re enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

What’s in it for you?

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to professional development and training (including Thrive)

Dedicated local consultant support

The chance to make every day meaningful — for you and your pupils

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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