Teacher Assistant level 2 & SEN x 2

Knowsley Libraries; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Brow Primary School in Wakefield is seeking two Level 2 Teaching Assistants with SEN responsibilities to provide 1-1 support for pupils, including those with ADHD, to help develop independence and communication.

The roles are 27.5 hours per week, 46 weeks per year, term-time; salary is within Pay Band D / SCP 5–6. The appointment is subject to safeguarding checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified and have experience of working with pupils who have ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support for a pupil with an EHCP, helping to develop independence and communication interaction.
• Work as part of a class team to support pupils during lessons and activities.

Skills

Experience working with ADHD pupils

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 27.5 hours per week. 46 weeks per year.
• Closing Date: 25/09/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: SVP 0888

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 & SEN x 2

To commence – As soon as possible

Pay Band D / SCP 5 – 6

27.5 hours per week / 5 Days per week / 46 weeks per year

(To provide 1-1 support for pupils with an Educational Health and Care Plan at Park Brow Primary School. Contract is terminable on the happening of a future event, namely sufficient funds are not provided by the Local Authority or by other firms/sponsors and/or pupil leaves Park Brow Primary School and/or the provision allowed for in the pupil’s statement/EHCP reduces or ceases.)

The school’s mission statement is: Making a Difference – Citizens of the Future.

The Governors of Park Brow School wish to appoint two Level 2 Teaching Assistants & SEN to join the school and work as part of a class team providing 1-1 support for pupil, helping to develop independence and communication interaction. Candidates should be suitably qualified and have experience of working with pupils who have ADHD. The successful candidate must be highly committed and show initiative.

Closing date and Shortlisting for applications: Friday 25 September 2026 9.00am.

Interviews will take place: Monday 28 September 2026

Please note we will ONLY inform candidates who are successful to interview.

Park Brow is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022.