Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education? Looking for flexible work across a variety of schools in South Yorkshire? Join Teaching Personnel and make a real difference in local classrooms.

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire. Whether you’re experienced in education or looking to begin your career in schools, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils in class on a 1:1 or small group basis

Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

Work with students with a range of abilities, including those with SEN

Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Provide support across EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 or KS4 (depending on experience)

What We’re Looking For

Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

A patient, proactive, and positive attitude

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A passion for helping students reach their full potential

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, degree, or equivalent – desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

Flexible work to suit your availability

Opportunities in both primary and secondary settings

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity for long-term and permanent roles

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works in partnership with a wide range of schools across South Yorkshire. We are committed to matching the right staff with the right schools and supporting our candidates every step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking short-term supply, long-term placements, or a pathway into teaching, we can help you find the perfect role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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