Teaching Assistant (TA)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Wakefield
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Primary school experience in UK SEN experience Behaviour management skills Team Teach training Enhanced DBS check Classroom support Rapport building with children and staff

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Wakefield. The role involves supporting EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classes and small groups. Full-time temporary contract with potential to become permanent. Daily rate: £102.50 - £120.

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, temporary contract to be become permanent after a qualifying period of time, for the right candidate.

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.

Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

  • We have been working with schools in West and South Yorkshire for 20 years. We work directly with a lot of headteachers and trusts due to our long-standing relationships.
  • We pay all our staff in line with AWR so your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee from day one.
  • You will have a dedicated education consultant who work on your behalf and offer ongoing support and guidance.
  • You will have access to whole range of Accredited CPD free of charge.
  • You have access to our Referral Scheme where you can earn up to £200 bonus for each of your friends you refer to us, once they have a qualified period of time.
  • You have the opportunity to earn exciting rewards and bonus’.

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications, we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3-5 days.

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