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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 89.38 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Wakefield
 £90–£100 per day | Flexible (Full-Time & Part-Time) | Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support local Primary Schools across Wakefield, Dewsbury, Pontefract and surrounding areas. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, particularly supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

What You’ll Do

Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
Help deliver engaging catch-up sessions
Work closely with teachers to support SEN pupils’ progress
Assist with classroom activities and daily routines
Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents
What We’re Looking For

Experience working with children preferred
Patient, adaptable, and proactive attitude
Right to work in the UK + recent references
First Aid (not required but desirable)
Why Join Us?

Competitive daily pay
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Opportunities for long-term, short-term and even permanent roles
Supportive school environments
Ongoing CPD and career development
Apply now and start making a difference in Wakefield classrooms.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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