Teaching Assistant

Blackgates Primary Academy, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,223.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing school community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children to achieve their full potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development. You will help to remove barriers to learning, ensuring all children can access the curriculum and thrive within a safe and supportive environment.

You will provide support across the classroom, including one-to-one support and small group interventions, helping pupils build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide general classroom support to teachers and pupils
Support pupils’ learning in literacy, numeracy and the wider curriculum
Work with individual pupils and small groups, including pupils with SEND
Assist with pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
Prepare classroom areas and learning resources as directed
Support assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress
Supervise pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes
Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits where required
Ensure safeguarding, welfare and inclusion remain a priority at all times

We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils’ learning, and can build caring, professional relationships with children and adults. A good general standard of education, particularly in English and Maths, is required. Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blackgates Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 246 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blackgates Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackgates-primary-academy

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