Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Rooks Nest Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3DX

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, term time only Working Hours: 8am – 4pm (Monday to Friday)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24796 - £25185
• Pay scale: Grade 3, SCP 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Rook’s Nest Academy we believe that our pupils deserve to learn within a rich, inclusive and stimulating environment, which has high expectations for all. We work together to challenge, motivate and inspire our children to become independent, enthusiastic and resilient.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children’s learning and development. Working in a school environment you will find that no two days are the same, but every day is meaningful and you can make a real difference to our pupils and their educational experience.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help create a safe, engaging learning experience where every child can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learning activities for individuals and small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Encouraging pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Supporting children with additional learning needs where required
• Supervising pupils during activities, break times, and school trips
• Promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about education
• Is patient, caring, and reliable
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Can use initiative and adapt to the needs of different pupils
• Has relevant experience working with children or caring for children
• Holds a relevant qualification or is willing to work towards one

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive school community
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s lives
• Supportive leadership and a positive working environment

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification- TA.pdf - 201 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Job Description.pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rooks Nest Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rooks Nest Academy website
• Email address: businessmanager@rooksnestacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 870700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-nest-academy

Arranging a visit to Rooks Nest Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email businessmanager@rooksnestacademy.co.uk.

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