Teaching Assistant. Job in Wakefield Education & Training Jobs

Career Teachers; Wakefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a vibrant Primary School. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children facing challenges such as ASC and ADHD. As a vital member of the educational team, you will adapt teaching methods, foster an inclusive environment, and collaborate closely with educators and specialists. With competitive pay and a supportive structure, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to help students thrive. Join a passionate team and contribute to meaningful educational experiences.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Guaranteed pay schemes

Discounts on high street shops

Health & Well-being portal

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with a wide range of special needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the personal needs of pupils including health and hygiene.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in special education

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale: 88 - 98

Start Date: May 2025

Location: Wakefield

Full-time or part-time role

Career Teachers is recruiting for a passionate and qualified Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND Primary School in the Wakefield Education Authority. The successful applicant can work on a full-time or part-time basis.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a SEND Specific Primary School in Wakefield. You will play a crucial role in supporting students with ASC, ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, Physical disabilities and learning difficulties, helping them to thrive in their educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• To assist with the supervision of pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans (IEPs)
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the unique needs of each student
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to support student development
• Monitor and document student progress and behaviour
• Encourage social interaction and positive behaviour among students

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with a wide range of special needs
• A patient, empathetic, and understanding approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Relevant qualifications or training in special education are desirable

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

• Competitive weekly pay
• Assignments paid to a scale after 12 weeks (AWR)
• Friendly and honest service
• Online time sheets
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Guaranteed pay schemes
• Genuine refer a friend scheme
• Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Well-being portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Career Teachers are a leading national education agency that specialise in the recruitment of long term and daily supply teachers and support staff. As a teacher or teaching assistant, you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will give you access to a variety of opportunities that suit your needs.

All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process a new application is required if your current DBS is not on the update service, and reference checks.

If the above role is just what you're looking for, then please send across your CV by clicking the apply button. If not, we are recruiting for a range of opportunities that might excite you - get in touch!

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.