Teaching Assistant

NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Teachers is recruiting Teaching Assistants in Wakefield for Temporary and Temp to Perm positions. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of classroom experience, knowledge of SEN/SEMH, and a valid DBS. Join a supportive Multi-Academy Trust and make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a classroom.
• Enhanced child DBS on update service or willingness to obtain.
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in a classroom setting as a Teaching Assistant.
• Work with students requiring additional support in SEN/SEMH.
• Assist with behavior and pastoral care.

Skills

Classroom Experience

SEN Knowledge

SEMH Knowledge

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Wakefield

Temporary and Temporary to Permanent contracts

September 2025 start date

NextGen Teachers have proudly partnered with a Multi-Academy Trust, we're seeking Support Staff for both Temporary and Temp to Perm contract for their schools in Wakefield. The trust includes both Primary and Secondary mainstream settings. The general roles we will be recruiting for are:

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• 121 Teaching Assistant
• Pastoral Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• SEMH Teaching Assistant

If you're based in Wakefield or Pontefract, please get in touch for more information around the roles we can support you with. Please note, all positions require prior experience in a classroom based role.

Requirements for the Teaching Assistant vacancies:

• 1 years experience within a classroom
• SEN/SEMH knowledge is desirable
• An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one)
• Two professional references
• The right to work in the UK

If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss please contact Caitlyn Johnson on

(phone number removed)

or, email: (url removed).

We look forward to hearing from you.

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