Easterside - Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Higher Needs Base

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield Regional Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Professional development

Job summary

Easterside Academy in Wakefield is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) for its Reception/KS1 High Needs Base to support pupils with complex learning needs.

The role involves working under teachers and TAs, supporting small groups and individual tasks, and contributing to safeguarding and pupil records. Interviews and DBS checks are part of the process.

Closing date: 12 October 2026, 12.00pm. A friendly, inclusive environment and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Good standards of English and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning of early Maths and English skills.
• Experience of working within Early Years would be preferable.
• Ability to work under direction of class teachers and higher-level teaching assistants.
• Experience of working with individuals or small groups on directed tasks from the teacher.
• Experience of supporting behaviour and personal care needs.
• Ability and experience of keeping pupil records / notes and feeding back to the class teacher.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning of early Maths and English skills within a school setting.
• Work with individuals or small groups on directed tasks from the teacher.
• Support behaviour and personal care needs and feed back to the class teacher.

Job description

Easterside - Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Higher Needs Base

Closing date for applications: 12 October 2026, 12.00pm

The Academy is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced TA to work within our Reception / KS1 High Needs Base. These children have a range of complex additional learning needs.

We offer a lively, inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and ‘given the chance to shine’ .

The successful candidate must have:

• Good standards of English and verbal communication skills.


• Experience of supporting the teaching and learning of early Maths and English skills within a school setting.


• Experience of working within Early Years would be preferable.


• The ability to work under direction of class teachers and higher-level teaching assistants.


• Experience of working with individuals or small groups on directed tasks from the teacher.


• Experience of supporting behaviour and personal care needs.


• An ability to work in line with ECHP's / SEND Support Plan outcomes.


• Ability and experience of keeping pupil records / notes and feeding back to the class teacher.


• The ability to work as part of a whole school team.


• Initiative and the ability to work flexibly and be adaptable.


• Ability to motivate and engage children in learning.


• Commitment to their own professional learning and engaging in training.

We offer:

• A friendly and dynamic working environment.


• An atmosphere where the sharing of good practice and skills are encouraged – everyone is a ‘learner’.


• High expectations of pupil behaviour and pupil progress.


• Enthusiastic children!

The successful applicant must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage actively in a wide range of activities. The successful candidate will need to show good levels of initiative.

Easterside Academy is a caring and supportive school, where we celebrate the achievement of all our pupils and strive towards continuous improvement. Our school ethos is one of commitment to the education of the whole child, fostering parental and community engagement and nurturing a sense of belonging.

The successful candidate will join a team of teaching assistants committed to raising standards and providing quality support to the teaching and learning agenda.

Easterside Academy is committed to the professional development of all staff.

Short Listing: Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th October 2026

Easterside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.