Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Ossett is looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join their team in September 2025. This long-term position focuses on supporting pupils with SEND, promoting positive engagement in learning and school life. If you have the experience and a calm, supportive approach, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND and emotional needs.
• Positive, calm approach to support diverse needs.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil with learning as well as emotional needs.
• Implement school behaviour policies and maintain a positive environment.
• Assist the classroom as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Experience supporting children with SEND needs

Job description

Do you have experience working with children with SEND and emotional needs?

I have a very welcoming mainstream primary school based in Ossett looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join their team in September 2025. This is a long term position until Easter 2026 with a possible contract for the right person.

The Role:

As a teaching assistant you will be working closely with the class teacher in KS1 and the SEND team to support the pupil with SEND needs on a 1 to 1 basis. You will be expected to help the pupil engage positively with learning and school life.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the pupil with learning as well as emotional needs
• To implement the school behaviour policies and strategies
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment at all times
• Assisting the classroom as a teaching assistant wherever needed
• Building relationships with the pupil as well as staff members and parents

The ideal teaching assistant will have experience supporting children with various SEND needs and will have a positive, calm approach. You will be engaging and be able to supports the needs of children with various needs.