Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Job Category: Primary Teaching Assistant
Job Location: Wakefield West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time Long Term Ongoing Temporary
Start Date: tbc
Subject: KS1 Lower KS2 Primary
Role: Teaching Assistant

Here at Principal Resourcing, we offer a diverse, welcoming, and supportive educational experience for Support Staff seeking a new challenge.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a friendly and engaging Teaching Assistant to join the supportive staff team at one of our partnership Primary Schools based in Wakefield (WF4). You will provide effective learning support and guidance for pupils across the KS1/2 curriculum on a full time basis.

The Church of England Primary School are proud to provide a happy, caring and safe environment for young children to learn and grow as unique individuals. You will work closely with teaching staff, delivering suitable intervention, supporting lesson input in the mainstream classroom and ensure strong communication to promote consistent progression across a range of subjects.

The School are seeking a candidate who is:

  • Positive and enthusiastic
  • In possession of a minimum of grade C or 4/5 GCSE English and Maths
  • Resilient
  • Willing to work hard supporting the maintenance and improvement of all school learning
  • Able to show initiative and has the confidence to facilitate learning in each moment
  • Keen to understand how young children learn best and build on their own learning through coaching, training and reading
  • A great team player – is flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Fun and enthusiastic
  • Willing to contribute positively to our school community
  • Able and confident to lead learning activities as required

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant with:

  • A full and relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
  • Confidence, inclusivity, and passion for supporting pupil progression.
  • Strong subject knowledge and familiarity with the UK Curriculum.
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure or be willing to obtain one through us.
  • Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

 

Why work with Principal Resourcing?

Work with the market leaders

A locally established agency trusted by many Schools, Academies, Colleges, and Nurseries across the region, due to our unfaltering commitment to providing the best service.

Feel valued

Work with a candidate-centred agency that puts you at the heart of everything we do.

 Receive the best rates of pay

We guarantee to beat other agency rates.

Dedicated Consultant

Work alongside some of the most experienced education recruitment specialists in the area.

DfE approved compliance team

Seamless registration and clearance process to ensure you are working in the quickest possible time.

Continued accredited and nationally recognised CPD

We invest in our candidates we will ensure that your skills not only stay current but are updated along the way. By working with Principal Resourcing, you will have access to a portfolio of over 200 courses from a platform, nationally recognised by 45,092 Schools, Trusts, Nurseries and Colleges, free of charge.

Submit your application today and a member of our dedicated team will be in touch.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Principal Resourcing Team!

 

Principal Resourcing is an Education Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act (2003).

Principal Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. All positions advertised are temporary, unless otherwise stated.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks then your application may have been unsuccessful.

Job Ref: PRLMC

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