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Teaching Assistant

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 105 GBP Daily GBP 105.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location:

Wakefield

Start Date:

September
Salary: £90 - £105 per day

Are you an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant looking for flexible day-to-day work that fits around your lifestyle?

Do you enjoy supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 to achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for the opportunity to work in a variety of welcoming mainstream primary schools?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a number of friendly and inclusive mainstream primary schools across Wakefield, who are looking to recruit enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to provide day-to-day sickness cover and additional classroom support. Each school is committed to creating a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The schools are looking to appoint Primary Teaching Assistants on a flexible supply basis from September. Whether you're looking for one day a week or full-time work, we can offer opportunities to suit your availability. You'll work across a variety of primary schools supporting pupils throughout Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing classroom support, small group interventions and 1:1 assistance where required.

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience working within a UK Primary School
Experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
Qualified and unqualified applicants are welcome, providing they have relevant school experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A positive, proactive and flexible approach
The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: jack.richards
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
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