Teaching Assistant - KS2

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a part-time KS2 Teaching Assistant to support students' learning and development. This role requires excellent literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to establish relationships with children. The successful candidate will be committed to the Christian ethos and have a secure understanding of the primary National Curriculum. This appealing opportunity offers a supportive working environment with motivated children.

Benefits

Professional career development

Supportive staff team

Well-resourced environment

Qualifications

• Committed to the Christian ethos of the school.
• Organised with high expectations for children's work and behaviour.
• Secure understanding of the primary National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Help children progress in literacy and numeracy.
• Establish rapport with children and encourage participation.
• Work as part of a skilled team and use own initiative.

Skills

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to understand individual learning needs

Strong communication skills

Initiative

Passion for education

Education

GCSE (grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant - KS2

Wakefield Council

Overview

We are looking for a KS2 teaching assistant who can help us achieve our vision: “Unlock Potential • Celebrate Success”.

Details

• Location: Wakefield
• Salary: £25,583-25,989 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Type: Part-time
• Date Posted: 1 day ago

Responsibilities

• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE (grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Understand how children learn on an individual level to ensure progress
• Can easily establish a rapport with children and interact with them according to their individual needs
• Can encourage and enthuse children to participate in all school activities to the best of their abilities so they can learn effectively
• Work effectively as part of a skilled team, having excellent communication skills
• Are able to work on your own initiative
• Have enthusiasm and passion for the job
• Are committed to delivering the best possible education to all our pupils
• Have high aspirations for your own career development

What we can offer you

• Motivated, well-behaved children who are curious and eager to explore
• A dedicated and professional staff team
• A well-resourced and attractive environment
• A strong commitment to continuous professional career development and equal opportunities
• A happy school with strong support from its stakeholders

The successful candidate will

• Be committed to the Christian ethos of the school
• Be organised and able to work across school
• Have high expectations for children's work and behaviour
• Have a secure understanding of the primary National Curriculum
• Have relevant experience of working with primary-aged pupils with SEND

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Stanley St. Peter's CE (VC) Primary & Nursery School, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, WAKEFIELD WF3 4HS or email no later than 3pm on Friday 3rd October 2025.

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025

Interview date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Job title: Teaching Assistant - KS2

Job reference: 243926

Date posted: 12/09/2025

Application closing date: 03/10/2025

Location: Stanley St. Peters CE (VC) Primary & Nursery School, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, WA

Salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00, FTE.

Grade: 4

Package: 28.75 hours a week (term time only) Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm

Contractual hours: 28.75

Basis: Part time

Job category/type: Part time, School, Term time