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Teaching Assistant

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 120 GBP Daily GBP 90.00 120.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location:

Wakefield & surrounding areas

Start Date:

September / ASAP
Salary: £90 – £120 per day

Contract:

Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Wakefield?

Are you confident providing classroom cover and delivering planned lessons across KS1 and KS2?

Would you like the flexibility to choose when you work while gaining experience across different primary schools?

Teacher Active is working with a range of primary schools across Wakefield and surrounding areas who are looking for confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant may be responsible for:

Delivering pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2

Providing PPA and teacher absence cover

Leading small-group interventions

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs

Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining routines

Working closely with class teachers and senior leaders

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:

HLTA qualification or relevant equivalent experience

Previous UK primary school experience

Confidence delivering planned lessons

Strong classroom and behaviour management

Experience supporting KS1 and/or KS2

Good safeguarding knowledge

A flexible and reliable approach

In return, you can expect:

Flexible work around your availability

Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities

Market-leading rates of pay

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

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 you're paying the correct level of TAX and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you're a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA looking for work across Wakefield, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch.

Email:
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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