Teaching Assistant

Pure Jobs US; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking various Teaching Assistants for primary and secondary schools in Wakefield. The positions offer temporary and temporary-to-permanent contracts starting in September 2025, requiring classroom experience and knowledge of special educational needs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience within a classroom.
• Enhanced child DBS on update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in a classroom setting, providing support to students.
• Implement strategies for students with SEN/SEMH needs.

Skills

Classroom experience

SEN/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, and we're seeking Support Staff for both Temporary and Temp to Perm contracts in 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 about 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. At least 1 year of experience within a classroom
2. SEN/SEMH knowledge is desirable
3. An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one)
4. Two professional references
5. The right to work in the UK

If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss further, please contact Caitlyn Johnson or email us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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