Teaching Assistant

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference TA-WF_1763748013

Closing date December 22, 2025

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

???? Teaching Assistant

Primary Schools (Kirklees & Wakefield) Contract: Flexible Supply / Short-Term / Long-Term Opportunities Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Would you like the flexibility of choosing when and where you work?

We're currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our agency and work across a range of primary schools in the Kirklees and Wakefield area. Whether you're an experienced classroom assistant or just starting your career in education, we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• A variety of roles in Early Years, KS1, and KS2 settings
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated support from our friendly recruitment team

Your responsibilities:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils who need additional help
• Assisting with classroom organisation and resources
• Helping to create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working with children (school, nursery, or youth setting)
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential

Apply Today!

If you're ready to make a difference in local schools and be part of a supportive agency that values its staff, register with us today!

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.'