Location:Pontefract
School: Half Penny Lane Primary (Confidential)Contract Type:
Ongoing Temporary
Start Date:ASAPRoles
Available: 2 x Teaching Assistant Positions
We are currently recruiting two enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join the team at Half Penny Lane Primary School in Pontefract. These are ongoing temporary roles offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children's education and development.
Position 1: Year 3 Teaching Assistant (General & SEN Support)
In this role, you will:
1. Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.
2. Work with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning.
3. Provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including emotional and behavioural support.
4. Assist in preparing learning materials and maintaining a positive learning environment.
5. Collaborate with the SENCO and other professionals to implement inclusive strategies.service
Ideal Candidate:
6. Experience working with KS2 pupils and supporting SEN learners.
7. Patient, empathetic, and adaptable to individual pupil needs.
8. Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
Position 2: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching AssistantIn this role, you will:
9. Support children aged 3–5 in both small group and whole class sessions.
10. Help deliver play-based learning activities that promote early literacy, numeracy, and social development.
11. Attend to children’s personal needs including hygiene, emotional wellbeing, and minor first aid.
12. Contribute to planning and assessment under the guidance of the class teacher.
13. Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.diamond learning trust+1
Ideal Candidate:
14. Experience in EYFS settings and knowledge of the EYFS framework.
15. Creative, nurturing, and passionate about early childhood development.
16. Strongmunication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.
Interested?If you're passionate about supporting children's learning and development and want to be part of a weing andmitted school team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now
or contact us confidentially for more details. #4723851 - Nicole Walkley