Teaching Assistant Wakefield Earn up to £450 per week depending on experience To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK. About the role Connex Education are supporting a mainstream primary school in Wakefield in appointing a Early Years Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. About the school The school is located on the outskirts of Wakefield and is part of a large academy. As Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting in nursery and reception. The school has supportive leadership and staff. It aims to ensure every child achieves their best through providing a positive place to learn. Assignment details This role is long term assignment starting September 2025 – January 2026 (32.5 hours per week). Benefits of working with Connex Education Competitive daily rate. PAYE paid weekly. Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses. Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL. Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course Well-being programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom. Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities. Person Specification Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent Hold previous experience of working with children and young people within the relevant age range Protected characteristics statement If you are interested, or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business