Primary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day work

Competitive daily pay rates

Potential long-term placements

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is actively recruiting Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support partner primary schools in Wakefield and surrounding areas. Roles may be short-term, long-term, or permanent, offering flexible day-to-day work and repeat bookings where possible.

You will assist teachers, support pupils’ development, and help deliver planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children within an educational environment.
• Be comfortable working with different primary age groups.
• Have an understanding of SEND and inclusive classroom practice.
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a caring approach.
• Be confident adapting to new school environments.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Hold relevant qualifications where required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers with delivering classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with their academic and personal development.
• Working with children who require additional learning support.
• Providing 1:1 support or leading small-group interventions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Helping children develop their communication and independence.
• Supporting the delivery of planned lessons.
• Taking on additional classroom responsibilities where qualified as an HLTA.

Skills

Experience supporting children

SEND understanding

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant / LSA / HLTA – Wakefield

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / LSA / HLTA

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)

Do you have experience supporting children in a primary school and want to explore new opportunities?

Are you confident working with pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2?

Would you like flexible work that allows you to experience different schools across Wakefield?

TeacherActive is delighted to be recruiting

Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support our partner primary schools across

Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

We work with schools requiring additional classroom support for short-term absences, ongoing pupil support and longer-term staffing requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive difference to their education.

Successful applicants will register with TeacherActive and receive agency bookings based on their availability, experience and preferred working arrangements.

We understand the importance of consistency for both staff and pupils, so we aim to offer repeat bookings within the same school wherever possible. However, some weeks may involve working in several different schools across Wakefield.

There are opportunities for flexible day-to-day work, regular long-term placements and permanent positions.

The Role

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting teachers with delivering classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with their academic and personal development.
• Working with children who require additional learning support.
• Providing 1:1 support or leading small-group interventions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Helping children develop their communication and independence.
• Supporting the delivery of planned lessons.
• Taking on additional classroom responsibilities where qualified as an HLTA.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children within an educational environment.
• Be comfortable working with different primary age groups.
• Have an understanding of SEND and inclusive classroom practice.
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a caring approach.
• Be confident adapting to new school environments.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Hold relevant qualifications where required for the role.

What TeacherActive Can Offer You

• Flexible work to suit your weekly availability.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.
• Opportunities to progress into permanent employment.
• Access to schools throughout Wakefield.
• A dedicated consultant to support your placements.
• CPD and additional training opportunities.
• The opportunity to build relationships with local schools.

Whether you're an experienced HLTA or a Teaching Assistant looking for more flexibility, we have opportunities that could suit you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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