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TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant for Wakefield and surrounding areas. Immediate start available for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover across KS1 and KS2.
You will support pupils, assist the class teacher with activities, and provide interventions and one-to-one support while helping maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment and safeguarding standards.
Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £110 per day
Are you an experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Wakefield?
Do you enjoy supporting children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2?
Are you confident providing classroom, small-group and one-to-one support?
TeacherActive is working with a number of mainstream primary schools across Wakefield that are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to provide day-to-day and short-term cover.
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2, assisting the class teacher with learning activities, providing interventions and working one-to-one with pupils who require additional support. You will play an important role in maintaining a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
Experience working within a UK primary school
Experience supporting children across KS1 and/or KS2
Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs
A good understanding of safeguarding
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A positive, patient and adaptable approach
Market leading rates of pay, as well as a clear and easy payment method
A dedicated and knowledgeable team of consultants available to assist you
Excellent career opportunities
Fantastic referral scheme Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.