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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 26 March 2026
Salary: £89.38 to £100.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 April 2026
Location: Wakefield
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 209039

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Wakefield
£90-£100 per day | Flexible (Full-Time & Part-Time) | Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support local Primary Schools across Wakefield, Dewsbury, Pontefract and surrounding areas. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, particularly supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

What You'll Do
- Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Help deliver engaging catch-up sessions
- Work closely with teachers to support SEN pupils' progress
- Assist with classroom activities and daily routines
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents

What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children preferred
- Patient, adaptable, and proactive attitude
- Right to work in the UK + recent references
- First Aid (not required but desirable)

Why Join Us?
- Competitive daily pay
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunities for long-term, short-term and even permanent roles
- Supportive school environments
- Ongoing CPD and career development

Apply now and start making a difference in Wakefield classrooms.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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