High Needs Base TA (Level 2) – Early Years Support

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 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.