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Teaching Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£90 - £110
Hours:Full-time
Location:WF1
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:18 Aug 2026
Closing date:17 Sept 2026
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Summary

Primary School Teaching Assistant – Wakefield

Wakefield & surrounding areas

Competitive daily rates – dependent on experience and assignment

Flexible Day-to-Day & Ongoing Cover Work

Are you an experienced

Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in primary schools across Wakefield?

We’re recruiting reliable and enthusiastic

Primary Teaching Assistants to provide cover across local schools. Opportunities can range from day-to-day absence cover to longer-term placements, depending on your availability.

What we’re looking for:

At least

6 months' experience working within a primary school

Experience supporting pupils across

EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2

Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Confidence supporting teachers with classroom activities and learning

A positive, patient and adaptable approach

A

DBS registered on the Update Service is preferred

Don't have a DBS on the Update Service? We can help you through the process of obtaining the appropriate DBS.

Whether you're looking for a few days a week or more regular work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about Teaching Assistant opportunities across Wakefield.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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

TeacherActive 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, ID checks 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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