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Teaching Assistant
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A fixed-term Teaching Assistant post at Blackgates Primary Academy, part of Leodis Academies Trust, for 30 hours a week in term time. The role supports pupils' learning, wellbeing and development alongside teachers and the SENDCo, working to remove barriers to the curriculum. Part of the work is dedicated support for a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex sensory and medical needs, with that support shared across a team.
Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.
- Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development, working with teachers and the SENDCo
- Help remove barriers to learning so pupils can access the curriculum
- Provide dedicated support for a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties
- Support the pupil's communication, personal care, safety, wellbeing and inclusion across the school day
- Support the pupil's epilepsy, including emergency rescue medication under agreed medical procedures
- Share support for the pupil across a team to keep provision consistent
- Support teaching and learning in classrooms when not supporting the pupil
- Deliver targeted interventions and work with small groups of pupils
- Good general standard of education, particularly in English and Maths
- Evidence of qualifications
- Positive, enthusiastic and committed approach to supporting pupils' learning
- Ability to build caring, professional relationships with children and adults
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Medical clearance
- Two references
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
- Experience working with children or young people with complex learning, physical, sensory and medical needs
- Previous experience working with children
- Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support 24/7
- Free on-site parking
- Free flu vaccinations
- Cycle to work scheme
- High-quality training and mentoring
- Professional development and progression across the Trust
- Supportive, collaborative Trust culture
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