Secondary School Teaching Assistant – Shrewsbury

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Secondary School Teaching Assistant | Shrewsbury | ASAP Start | Long-Term Full Time

Teenagers.
One minute they’re asking for help with algebra, the next they’re debating whether pineapple belongs on pizza like it’s a GCSE speaking exam.

We’re working with supportive secondary schools across Shrewsbury looking for confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join them ASAP on a long-term, full-time basis.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a real impact both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’ve worked in schools before or you’re bringing transferable experience from coaching, youth work, mentoring, care, or support roles, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll play a huge part in helping students stay engaged, build confidence, and feel supported throughout their school day.

The role:

  • Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant positions in secondary schools across Shrewsbury
  • ASAP starts available
  • Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Providing classroom support alongside teaching staff
  • Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 support where needed
  • Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
  • Helping to create positive and inclusive learning environments

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children or young people
  • Is calm, adaptable, and approachable
  • Can build positive relationships and communicate confidently with students
  • Is proactive and happy to get involved in school life
  • Has a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
  • Works well as part of a team

What’s in it for you?

  • Long-term, full-time stability
  • Supportive school teams and leadership staff
  • Opportunities to gain valuable secondary school experience
  • Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
  • A dedicated consultant who keeps things simple and supportive

Why work with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy
  • Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
  • Streamlined registration and local bookings
  • Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Thrive trained? Amazing. Schools increasingly value emotionally informed and relationship-based approaches when supporting young people. Not trained yet? No worries, we can help you access FREE Thrive training to strengthen your confidence and toolkit.

Apply now and let’s find you a school where you can genuinely make a difference every single day.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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Secondary School Teaching Assistant | Shrewsbury | ASAP Start | Long-Term Full Time

Teenagers.
One minute they’re asking for help with algebra, the next they’re debating whether pineapple belongs on pizza like it’s a GCSE speaking exam.

We’re working with supportive secondary schools across Shrewsbury looking for confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join them ASAP on a long-term, full-time basis.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a real impact both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’ve worked in schools before or you’re bringing transferable experience from coaching, youth work, mentoring, care, or support roles, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll play a huge part in helping students stay engaged, build confidence, and feel supported throughout their school day.

The role:

  • Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant positions in secondary schools across Shrewsbury
  • ASAP starts available
  • Supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Providing classroom support alongside teaching staff
  • Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 support where needed
  • Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
  • Helping to create positive and inclusive learning environments

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children or young people
  • Is calm, adaptable, and approachable
  • Can build positive relationships and communicate confidently with students
  • Is proactive and happy to get involved in school life
  • Has a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
  • Works well as part of a team

What’s in it for you?

  • Long-term, full-time stability
  • Supportive school teams and leadership staff
  • Opportunities to gain valuable secondary school experience
  • Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
  • A dedicated consultant who keeps things simple and supportive

Why work with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy
  • Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
  • Streamlined registration and local bookings
  • Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Thrive trained? Amazing. Schools increasingly value emotionally informed and relationship-based approaches when supporting young people. Not trained yet? No worries, we can help you access FREE Thrive training to strengthen your confidence and toolkit.

Apply now and let’s find you a school where you can genuinely make a difference every single day.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Posted: May 22nd, 2026