408 teaching assistant jobs found in Wakefield

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant SEND Support ‍ Full-time, long-term contract Are you a psychology graduate looking to put your learning into practice, not just on paper? We’re working closely with a welcoming SEND school In Wakefield that’s looking for a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their SEN support team. This is a long-term role with consistency, structure, and the chance to make a real difference to young people who need it most. This school is big on inclusion and pastoral support. You’ll be working with pupils who need extra help to manage emotions, behaviour, and learning, and you’ll be supported by an experienced SENCO and pastoral team who genuinely value their support staff. The role Full-time, Monday to Friday Supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and additional learning needs Working 1:1 and in small groups across the secondary age range Helping pupils stay regulated, engaged, and confident in the classroom...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Wakefield Salary: £460 – £600 per week Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day Start Date: Immediately Do you enjoy supporting students with additional learning needs? An exciting opportunity is available for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Wakefield. About the School: The school provides an inclusive environment where students with SEN receive personalised guidance. Staff work together to foster independence, confidence, and academic progress, ensuring each student can thrive in a structured and supportive setting. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students’ educational and social development, working closely with teachers to ensure their individual needs are met. Responsibilities: • Assist students with learning tasks and personal development. • Implement strategies to support individual learning plans. • Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment. •...

Are you a driven and dependable SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to take on a role where your judgement, resilience, and clear communication make a direct impact? Reeson Education are looking for a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a focused and structured school environment in Wakefield (WF3). This position of SEMH Teaching Assistant suits someone practical, disciplined, and able to work independently while maintaining strong professional standards. About the Role: As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted one-to-one and small-group guidance, helping pupils stay focused, manage challenges, and remain on track with learning. You will follow established behaviour frameworks and contribute to a stable, consistent learning environment. Key Responsibilities as SEMH Teaching Assistant: Targeted Guidance: Deliver clear, goal-driven support based on individual needs Learning Assistance: Help pupils stay on task through structured activities and planned...

Are you an experienced or aspiring teaching assistant who is eager to make an impact? Due a to a high demand, Academics are currently looking passionate Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools across the Wakefield area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where your hard work will be greatly appreciated. About the Teaching Assistant role: Within your role as a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement in addition to providing encouragement and support to children across key stages 3 and 4. You will also be responsible for providing support to those with behavioural challenges who require extra attention and support. Requirements of a Teaching Assistant: Excellent communication skills Right to work in the UK Strong behaviour management DBS check on the update service (or willing to apply for one) Why work for us as a Teaching Assistant? Academics have built up a strong reputation over 20 years and...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Full Time and Part Time Do you have prior classroom experience? Are you excited and passionate about supporting children's development? We’re in need of dedicated Higher Lever Teaching Assistants, excited to work in Schools in the Wakefield area who are part of the Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust (url removed)/. With supply, you can work from 1-5 days, with part time hours. If you’re looking for flexibility, and supportive consultants. Please apply! What We Are Looking For: · Ideally experience in placements · Strong Behaviour Management · Interactive and Proactive Contact: (url removed) , if you feel qualified or for an informal chat

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Temp) Pay: £90–£105 per day (dependent on experience) Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in the classroom The Role: Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress Assist with classroom management and behaviour support Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment Support pupils with additional needs where required ‍‍ The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable) A positive, patient, and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning An...

Teaching Assistant (Temporary) – Primary Schools – West Yorkshire Pay: £85 - £100 (PAYE) Contract: Temporary Location: West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees & Wakefield) Start date: ASAP / Next half term (subject to availability) Trust Education is a West Yorkshire-based education recruitment agency, and we’re currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for temporary roles in primary schools across the region. We’re looking for supportive, reliable individuals who can help pupils thrive and make a real difference in the classroom. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you may be asked to: * Support the class teacher with day-to-day learning activities * Work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups (including phonics, reading, and numeracy support) * Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain classroom routines * Support pupils with SEND and/or additional needs (where required) * Assist with preparing resources and creating a positive...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Full Time and Part Time Location: Ossett Do you have prior classroom experience? Are you excited and passionate about supporting children's development? We’re in need of dedicated Higher Lever Teaching Assistants, excited to work in Towngate Primary Academy, in partnership with Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust. With supply, you can work from 1-5 days, with hours being 8:30-3:30. If you’re looking for flexibility, and supportive consultants. Please apply! What We Are Looking For: Ideally experience in placements Strong Behaviour Management Interactive and Proactive Contact: , if you feel qualified or for an informal chat

Do you want to make a difference? Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Are you looking for a work straight away? Academics are currently on the look out for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Dewsbury. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide additional support on a 1.1 basis with a pre-school aged child, whilst working in a highly supportive and rewarding environment. This opportunity requires a successful candidate to be resilient as well as have experience handling difficult behaviour, due to the nature of this role. This being said, the job is highly rewarding and gives you the chance to really make a difference to the children's education and day to day school life. Is this you? Get in touch

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Temp) Pay: £90–£105 per day (dependent on experience) Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in the classroom The Role: Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress Assist with classroom management and behaviour support Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment Support pupils with additional needs where required ‍‍ The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable) A positive, patient, and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning An...

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Temp) Pay: £90–£105 per day (dependent on experience) Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in the classroom The Role: Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress Assist with classroom management and behaviour support Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment Support pupils with additional needs where required ‍‍ The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable) A positive, patient, and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning An...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Full Time and Part Time Location: Castleford Do you have prior classroom experience? Are you excited and passionate about supporting children's development? We’re in need of dedicated Higher Lever Teaching Assistants, excited to work in Ackton Pastures Primary School, in partnership with Inspire Partnership Multi Academy Trust. With supply, you can work from 1-5 days, with hours being 8:30-3:30. If you’re looking for flexibility, and supportive consultants. Please apply! What We Are Looking For: Ideally experience in placements Strong Behaviour Management Interactive and Proactive Contact: , if you feel qualified or for an informal chat

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - PPA Cover (All Primary Year Groups) We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a school in Pontefract and provide PPA cover across all primary year groups (EYFS-Year 6). In this role, you will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and support pupils progress across a range of subjects. The successful candidate will be flexible, organised, and able to engage pupils of different ages and abilities. This is an ASAP start and will run until the summer. Key responsibilities: Deliver pre-planned lessons during teachers PPA time Work across all primary year groups (EYFS-Year 6) Manage classroom behaviour effectively Support pupils learning and engagement Provide feedback to class teachers on pupil progress The ideal candidate will: Hold HLTA status (or equivalent experience) Have experience working across the primary age range...

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Temp) Pay: £90–£105 per day (dependent on experience) Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partner secondary schools on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in the classroom The Role: Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress Assist with classroom management and behaviour support Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment Support pupils with additional needs where required ‍‍ The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable) A positive, patient, and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliable, flexible, and committed to supporting learning An...

Are you an experienced or aspiring teaching assistant who is eager to make an impact? Due a to a high demand, Academics are currently looking passionate Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools across the Leeds areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where your hard work will be greatly appreciated. About the Teaching Assistant role: Within your role as a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement in addition to providing encouragement and support to children across key stages 3 and 4. You will also be responsible for providing support to those with behavioural challenges who require extra attention and support. Requirements of a Teaching Assistant: Excellent communication skills Right to work in the UK Strong behaviour management DBS check on the update service (or willing to apply for one) Why work for us as a Teaching Assistant? Academics have built up a strong reputation over 20 years and have...

Join Our Supply Teaching Assistant Bank – Abbey Multi Academy Trust - Leeds based schools Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking for flexible work opportunities? We're building our supply teaching assistant candidate bank for the new academic year starting ASAP, and we’d love to hear from you! We are working in partnership with The Abbey Multi Academy Trust and looking for teaching assistants to work across schools on a supply basis.  St Chads Primary – LS16 Manston St James Primary – LS15 Holy Trinty Primary – LS26 Christ Church Primary – LS12 About the Role: We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to provide high-quality teaching assistant cover across EYFS, KS1, KS2, settings. Whether you're experienced in working in schools or have a transferable skillset from a similar role we would love to hear from you! What We Offer: Flexible day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover opportunities A variety of school settings to match your skills...

Teaching Assistant Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Leeds Primary Schools. Full-time and part-time applicants are encouraged to apply, term time only. This position will pay £89.38-£100 per day. We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable candidate that would be comfortable working with students with special educational needs. This role requires a passion for welfare, education and development. Applicants with relevant experience such as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Sport Coach and Healthcare Assistant are encouraged to apply. Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare is an advantage, but not mandatory. Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting. Basic first aid certification is an advantage, but not mandatory. Responsibilities within this role include: Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch-up programmes Plan and deliver...

Are you a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a new opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a long-term Higher Level Teaching Assistant for one of our welcoming and inclusive primary schools based in South Leeds. This is a long term role commencing after Easter and will run for the full term, with a strong possibility of it extending into September. About the Role: As a Higher level Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the whole school. This is a cover-based role, so flexibility and confidence in delivering planned lessons across different year groups is essential. You will be working closely with class teachers and the senior leadership team to ensure continuity and high standards in the absence of teaching staff. Key Responsibilities: Delivering pre-prepared lessons to classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Support learning outcomes by working with small groups and individual pupils Provide targeted...

We are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to support schools across Leeds on short- to medium-term contracts. These roles are ideal for professionals who can integrate quickly into classroom environments, support teaching staff effectively, and contribute to a positive learning environment for pupils. This is not an entry-level role. Previous experience working in a school setting is essential. Key Responsibilities Classroom Support * Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and supporting pupil learning. * Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils who require additional help. * Support pupils with varying learning needs, including SEN where required. * Help maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment. * Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and participation in lessons. Behaviour & Pastoral Support * Assist with managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies. * Provide pastoral support to...

Supply Teaching Assistant to work in Leeds and Wakefield Primary schools TA Join us as a Teaching Assistant (TA) at our portfolio of Schools in Leeds and Wakefields. You will be working alongside dedicated educators, shaping the learning journey for all students. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience in KS1 support. Starting in April 2026 Our supply roles support teachers in KS1. Familiarity with the national Key Stage Curriculum, an understanding of child development and learning, excellent communication skills, adaptability, empathy, and dedication to promoting equal opportunities are the key qualities we seek in a Teaching Assistant. You will be supporting students aged 5 to 8 years (Key Stage 1) Responsibilities of the role include: Ensuring student safety and facilitating access to learning activities. Contributing to education and behaviour plans. Encouraging inclusivity and embracing diversity. Setting high expectations for student achievement....