Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Wakefield is seeking a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant for a long-term position. The role involves supporting teachers and helping students overcome learning challenges. Candidates must hold the Right to Work in the UK and an enhanced DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Be willing to obtain a new DBS certificate if not registered.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support a teacher in managing specialist support within a specific curriculum area.
• Help pupils overcome learning barriers.
• Demonstrate commitment to pupils' rights and needs.

Skills

Commitment to education

Supportive relationships

Classroom management

Education

Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate

Job description

Job Title:

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant, Wakefield

Client:

Not specified

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

82746751c07c

Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant X2 – WF2
Long-term position (Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break)

Prospero has been approached by a forward-thinking school based in Wakefield, WF2, committed to providing outstanding opportunities for all students to enable them to reach their full potential. The school offers excellent teaching, support, and an inspiring curriculum enriched with the latest technology. This approach helps students overcome diverse learning difficulties and challenges, fostering confidence and success, preparing them for adulthood.

The role aims to contribute to developing a strong, effective school focused on aspiration and attainment, delivered through strong classroom practice and a firm belief in developing future citizens. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support a teacher in managing specialist support within a specific curriculum area and take a lead role in helping pupils overcome learning barriers.

All staff are expected to demonstrate philosophies characteristic of effective schools—commitment to education, pupils' rights and needs, and community development, with supportive relationships with parents, partner schools, and the broader community.

Next steps:

If interested, please contact us! Once your details are in our system, we will submit your CV for the position. The school will shortlist candidates and invite shortlisted individuals for an informal interview or trial in school.

Contract/Job details:

• Location: Wakefield – WF2
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Start date: Easter
• Contract: Long-term

Eligibility criteria through Prospero Teaching:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to obtain a new one
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years