Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible Start
Salary: £90 – £110 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for work across primary schools in Wakefield?

Are you confident supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2?

Would you like the flexibility of day-to-day work while also having access to long-term and potential permanent opportunities?

TeacherActive is working closely with a number of primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to provide classroom support across a range of different settings.

Opportunities can range from individual day-to-day bookings through to full-time, long-term placements, with potential permanent opportunities depending on the needs of individual schools.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of classroom activities

• Working with pupils individually and in small groups

• Supporting phonics, reading, literacy and numeracy interventions

• Helping pupils remain engaged with their learning

• Providing 1:1 support where required

• Supporting pupils with additional needs

• Promoting positive behaviour within the classroom

• Adapting to different year groups and school environments

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

• Experience across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2

• A positive and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• SEND experience is desirable but not essential

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your requirements

• Flexible day-to-day work

• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities

• Competitive rates of pay

• Opportunities across different Wakefield primary schools

• FREE CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*

• PAYE payments, meaning no admin charges come out of your hard-earned cash

If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible or long-term primary school work across Wakefield, apply today.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.