Trainee Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	02 March 2026
Salary:	£90 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	30 March 2026
Location:	Brampton
Company:	senploy
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	204992

Summary

• Sector: Early Learning, Nursery, Primary, SEND
• Location: Wakefield
• Contract Type Contract, Daily Supply, Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to Perm, Temporary
• Salary £90 daily

Job Description

• Trainee Teaching Assistant
• Full Time
• Wakefield
• To start ASAP

We are currently recruiting for Trainee Teaching Assistants in Wakefield to support our partner Primary and SEND Schools.

Whether you already have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or SEN Teaching Assistant, or you are looking to transition into education with transferable skills, we would love to hear from you.
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant in Wakefield, you will:

• Support pupils during classroom learning activities
• Help children understand tasks and complete work confidently
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Provide small group and 1:1 intervention support where required
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons

You may provide support for children with:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
• Additional learning needs

This role would suit someone interested in support roles in Rotherham schools or developing a career in education, child development, or pastoral support.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a caring and committed Trainee Teaching Assistant who is:

• Patient, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting children
• Committed to inclusion and pupil progress
• A strong team player who values collaboration
• Interested in long-term career development within education

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Safeguarding Children Level 1 (or willingness to complete training)
• Previous school experience OR transferable skills (youth work, care work, coaching, mentoring, nursery work, etc.)
• A genuine passion for working in education

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.