Springfield - Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Primary Academy in Wakefield is seeking a self-motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to work across the primary age range, supporting individuals and small groups, and providing cover supervision when necessary. The role is permanent, with hours 9:00am to 3:30pm and a start date of 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 26th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Duties include supporting individuals and small groups across the primary age range.
• Delivering PPA sessions as timetabled.
• Supervising whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work under guidance to implement work programmes with individuals/groups.
• Deliver PPA sessions as timetabled.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence.
• Respond to questions and assist pupils with activities.

Job description

Springfield - Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2026, 12.00pm

The hours of work are 9.00am – 3.30pm

Permanent

Start Date 1 st January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Interviews: Thursday 26 th November 2026

Springfield Primary Academy are wishing to appoint a self-motivated, caring and enthusiastic person to work across the primary age range, providing support for individuals and small groups, and cover supervision when necessary.

At Springfield Primary Academy we recognise and value everyone as an individual. We are committed to challenging and supporting each person in order for them to reach their full potential. Respect, good manners and positive attitudes are actively nurtured in order to develop independence and life skills, so that everyone makes a positive contribution to our school and the wider community. We are committed to high standards and expectations striving for excellence in all that we do .

Duties will include:

• To work under the guidance of Teaching staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals / groups both within and out of the classroom. This may include the use of detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and with the management / preparation of resources.
• The post holder will deliver PPA sessions as timetabled.
• The post holder may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of Teachers, when the primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.
• As Cover Supervisors, the post holder will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.

In return, we can offer you;

• A chance to be a part of a thriving and happy school
• A dedicated team of supportive colleagues who are passionate about the pupils in their care;
• An ethos of high expectations and mutual respect where each pupil and adult knows they are valued and well cared for.

Springfield Primary Academy is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare of Children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices and will ensure that our recruitment and selection process reflect this commitment. All ID and qualification checks will be made prior to appointment . Online searches may be conducted for all short-listed candidates (this is to reflect paragraph 226 of Keeping Children Safe in education 2024). All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.