Contract Type Contract, Daily Supply, Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to Perm, Temporary
Salary £90 daily
Job Description
Trainee Teaching Assistant
Full Time
Wakefield
To start ASAP
We are currently recruiting for Trainee Teaching Assistants in Wakefield to support our partner Primary and SEND Schools.
Whether you already have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or SEN Teaching Assistant, or you are looking to transition into education with transferable skills, we would love to hear from you.
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant in Wakefield, you will:
Support pupils during classroom learning activities
Help children understand tasks and complete work confidently
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
Provide small group and 1:1 intervention support where required
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons
You may provide support for children with:
Autism (ASC)
ADHD
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
Additional learning needs
This role would suit someone interested in support roles in Rotherham schools or developing a career in education, child development, or pastoral support.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a caring and committed Trainee Teaching Assistant who is:
Patient, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting children
Committed to inclusion and pupil progress
A strong team player who values collaboration
Interested in long-term career development within education
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Safeguarding Children Level 1 (or willingness to complete training)
Previous school experience OR transferable skills (youth work, care work, coaching, mentoring, nursery work, etc.)
A genuine passion for working in education
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
