Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
Wakefield Primary Schools
Full-time | Term-time only | £92–£110 per day
Teaching Personnel are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools across Wakefield. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain classroom experience or move into education — no formal qualifications are required.
We’re looking for the right attitude and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings is highly valued.
The Role
You’ll support pupils’ learning and engagement across the school day, working one-to-one and in small groups, and assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
- Support pupils to stay focused and engaged
- Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents/carers
Experience & Skills
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Qualifications in childcare or education are a bonus, not essential
- A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, click Apply and submit your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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⭐ Highlight any experience working with children (childcare, sports coaching, youth work) at the top of your CV as the advert specifically values this background
📊 Quantify your impact with children: 'Supported 8 pupils in small groups, improving reading levels by 2 stages'
🌐 Emphasise your DBS status or willingness to obtain enhanced clearance as this is mandatory for the role
🎯 Mention your availability for term-time work and flexibility across multiple Wakefield primary schools
🤝 Showcase relationship-building skills with pupils, parents and staff as the advert specifically mentions this requirement
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- •Supported 12 primary pupils in small group reading sessions, helping improve literacy levels by an average of 2 reading stages over one term
- •Supervised 45 children during break and lunchtimes across 3 different Wakefield primary schools, maintaining positive behaviour management
- •Assisted teachers with lesson delivery for 6 different classes, supporting classroom routines and pupil engagement for 150+ children daily
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position with Teaching Personnel across Wakefield primary schools. Having researched your commitment to providing quality educational support, I am particularly drawn to the one-to-one and small group learning focus that this role offers.
My background in working with children, combined with my reliable and enthusiastic approach, aligns perfectly with your requirements. I am fully prepared to undertake enhanced DBS clearance and child protection training to ensure I meet all safeguarding standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child who is struggling with reading in a one-to-one session?
- ›What strategies would you use to keep pupils engaged during small group activities?
- ›How would you assist a teacher during lesson delivery without disrupting the flow?
- ›Describe how you would handle a safeguarding concern in the classroom
- ›What approaches would you take to support pupils with different learning needs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a child who was initially reluctant to engage
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure while working with children
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt your approach to suit different children's needs
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to support a child's development
- ›Describe a challenging behaviour situation you've managed and how you resolved it
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a child who was initially reluctant to engage
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure while working with children