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Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education
West Yorkshire
1 week ago
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Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Role – Halifax
Halifax | Full-time | ️ Immediate start | £85-£100/day (DOE)

Want to make a real difference in the classroom? Love supporting young people and helping them shine? This long-term Teaching Assistant role in Halifax could be just what you’re looking for.

We’re working with a fantastic secondary school in Halifax who are looking for a caring, proactive Teaching Assistant to join their team. This could be day-to-day supply but may develop into a long-term role in a welcoming school where you’ll have the chance to settle in, build relationships and make a real impact every single day.

Whether you’ve worked in schools before or supported young people in another setting (youth work, coaching, childcare or beyond), this role offers stability, purpose and a great pathway into a future career in education.


What you’ll be doing


  • Supporting students in lessons to help them stay on track and make progress
  • Working with teachers to create a positive, inclusive learning environment
  • Providing 1:1 and small group support where needed
  • Encouraging confidence, independence and engagement in learning
  • Helping with classroom routines and building strong relationships with pupils



What we’re looking for


  • Experience working with or supporting young people (in school or out)
  • A positive, patient and approachable style
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility, initiative and a genuine passion for helping students succeed



Why join us?


  • A secure, long-term role in a welcoming Halifax school
  • Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
  • Free access to Protocol Education’s CPD training including Thrive training to boost your skills
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
  • A rewarding role where you’ll see the difference you make every day



Ready to get started?
Apply today and take your next step in education with a Halifax TA role that offers stability, support and the chance to make a real impact.

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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