Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield & surrounding areas
Start Date: September / ASAP
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Wakefield?

Are you confident providing classroom cover and delivering planned lessons across KS1 and KS2?

Would you like the flexibility to choose when you work while gaining experience across different primary schools?

TeacherActive is working with a range of primary schools across Wakefield and surrounding areas who are looking for confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant may be responsible for:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2

• Providing PPA and teacher absence cover

• Leading small-group interventions

• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs

• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining routines

• Working closely with class teachers and senior leaders

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will have:

• HLTA qualification or relevant equivalent experience

• Previous UK primary school experience

• Confidence delivering planned lessons

• Strong classroom and behaviour management

• Experience supporting KS1 and/or KS2

• Good safeguarding knowledge

• A flexible and reliable approach

In return, you can expect:

• Flexible work around your availability

• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities

• Market-leading rates of pay

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you're paying the correct level of TAX and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you're a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA looking for work across Wakefield, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch.

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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.