Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Recruiter: Milk Education

Milk Education are excited to be working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Wakefield that is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in achieving their full potential.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education and enjoys helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you have previous school-based experience or have worked with children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and support staff to provide high-quality support both inside and outside the classroom. You will help create an engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

• Provide classroom support to teachers across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils with additional learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, engagement, and independence.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children throughout the school day, including educational visits and enrichment activities where required.

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, childcare, youth work, or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties.
• Team Teach training.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies and behaviour support techniques.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced consultant.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Be part of a purpose-driven education supply agency committed to making a positive impact in schools and communities.