General Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants

Location: Wakefield Pay: £90-£105 per day Contract: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm | Temporary to Permanent

Are you a recent graduate eager to begin your journey into teaching? Looking for meaningful, hands-on experience in a warm and supportive primary school? This opportunity could be exactly what you're searching for.

We are partnering with a number of excellent primary schools across Wakefield, all recognised for their inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and engaging learning environments.

The Role

• Provide support to pupils across various year groups, including children with SEN in mainstream classrooms
• Work closely with experienced teachers to deliver high-quality learning
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Access clear pathways for progression, including routes into teacher training

What We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for working with children and an interest in pursuing a career in education
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and caring approach
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential

If you're keen to gain valuable school-based experience, build your teaching skills, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Olivia Jewitt on 0113 4032200 or send your CV and cover letter to ojewitt@veritas-education.com.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'