Oakdene Primary Academy - Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wakefield seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to support Early Years children. The role involves engaging with children and ensuring a nurturing environment. Candidates should be reliable, compassionate, and organized. The position is term-time only with 16.25 hours per week and offers development opportunities within a supportive teaching team.

Benefits

Membership of Tyne and Wear Pension Fund

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

Qualifications

• Reliable and adaptable with positive attitudes.
• Able to engage in a wide range of activities.
• Good levels of initiative required.

Responsibilities

• Support the room leader in the two-year-old provision.
• Ensure the environment is engaging and inviting.
• Support the children's welfare and communicate with parents.

Skills

Experience of working with Early Years children

Highly organized

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Caring and compassionate

Job description

Oakdene Primary Academy - Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Closing date for applications: 8 December 2025, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 9 December 2025

Reference Number: ELTNOV2507

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Working Hours: 16.25 hours per week

Working Weeks: Term-time only

Salary Scale Range: NJC Points 7-8 (actual starting salary £9769.48 per annum)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 27 th July 2026

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Oakdene Primary Academy, Halidon Way, Billingham, TS23 3NS

About us

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

Oakdene Primary Academy is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.

About the role

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and caring Early Years Team to work within the two-year-old provision at Oakdene Primary Academy. You will be responsible for supporting the room leader in ensuring the environment is engaging and inviting, supporting the children’s welfare and communicating with parents and families.

The successful candidate must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage in a wide range of activities. The successful candidate will need to show good levels of initiative. Please see job description and personal specification for more details.

What we are looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:

• Is an optimist and is committed to working in a team environment
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Is highly organized and has a positive attitude towards their role
• Has experience of working with Early Years children

What we can offer

Membership of Tyne and Wear Pension Fund (in partnership with Teesside Pension Fund)

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

Working arrangements

Monday to Friday from 08.30am to 11.45 am, term-time only

For more information, please contact:

Mrs Lee Martin, Academy Business Manager - 01642 560768 or [e-mail]

Visits to the school are welcome please contact the school office on 01642 560768

Closing date and time: Monday 8 th December 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will be held week commencing 8 December 2025

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS