Educational Support Staff Needed – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield
Position: Educational Support Staff / Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in their education?

Protocol is currently recruiting Educational Support Staff to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Chesterfield. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated individuals who are committed to helping students reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Support Workers, or individuals looking to gain valuable experience within the education sector.

The Role

• Provide classroom support to teachers and pupils.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning.
• Assist pupils with additional learning needs and SEND requirements.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.

Whether you are an experienced education professional or looking to begin a rewarding career in schools, we would love to hear from you.

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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