Teaching Assistant Jobs in Wakefield | Primary Schools | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Wakefield area | Flexible Work Available | Immediate Start

Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term, Supply

Location: Wakefield area, West Yorkshire

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in the Wakefield area? Reed Education is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming and well-established primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're seeking full-time Teaching Assistant roles, part-time school support jobs, daily supply work, or long-term Teaching Assistant positions, we can help you find a role that suits your skills, experience, and availability.

Reed Education is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, trusted by primary schools throughout Wakefield and West Yorkshire. We have built strong relationships with local schools, giving our candidates access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities.

When you join Reed Education, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive daily pay rates with weekly payments
• Access to local primary school vacancies across Wakefield
• Dedicated support from an experienced Education Consultant
• Opportunities for short-term, long-term, and permanent roles
• Ongoing career development and guidance

As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' academic progress, wellbeing, and classroom engagement.

Your duties may include:

• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one support for pupils who require additional assistance
• Working with small groups to improve learning outcomes
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress

To be considered for these Teaching Assistant jobs in Wakefield, you should have:

• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK primary school
• Experience supporting children across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• A passion for helping children achieve their full potential
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

• Teaching Assistant Jobs Wakefield
• Primary School Teaching Assistant Roles
• SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
• Learning Support Assistant Positions
• Classroom Assistant Jobs
• Supply Teaching Assistant Work
• Part-Time School Jobs
• Full-Time Teaching Assistant Opportunities

At Reed Education, we focus on more than simply filling vacancies. We take the time to understand your experience, career goals, and preferred working pattern, allowing us to match you with schools where you can genuinely succeed.

You'll be joining a trusted education recruitment agency with a proven track record of supporting both schools and education professionals across West Yorkshire.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Wakefield primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to explore Teaching Assistant vacancies in Wakefield and start your next role with Reed Education.