Teaching Assistant (TA)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Wakefield
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Teaching Assistant EYFS KS1 KS2 SEN CACHE NCFE

FULL DESCRIPTION

Daily Rate: £90 - £120

Type: Contract

Location: Wakefield

Sector: Primary

Teaching Assistant (TA) required, Wakefield!

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group are currently looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) in Wakefield. We are working with a mainstream Primary School in the Wakefield area who are looking to recruit an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work within EYFS, KS1, & KS2, supporting both the full classes and small groups at different points of the week.

As a Level 3 TA (Teaching Assistant) you will support both the class teachers in full class/small group work and one to one support.

The Role:

  • Be able to adapt to the needs of the child in lessons and assist them in their school day.
  • Promote positive behaviour and encourage the children to stay on task.
  • Clarifying and explaining any questions or instructions given to the pupil.
  • Support the class teacher with any additional duties.
  • Full time, Monday to Friday, starting ASAP, on a temporary contract.

Requirements:

  • Level 3 qualification – CACHE, NCFE, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
  • Recent experience in a school in the UK supporting primary aged students is essential.
  • Experience working with SEN education is ideal.
  • Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to build a strong, professional rapport with children and staff.
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to carry one out.

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly.

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