General Teaching Assistant
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General Teaching Assistant based in key Stage 1. Full-time / permanent position starting in the next 2 - 4 weeks.
Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a General Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming Primary School in Wakefield (Ossett- WF5) starting as soon as possible in the next 2-4 weeks. The school is looking for someone who is minimum CACHE Level 2 or a recent University Graduate who also has experience working with children in an educational based environment.
This particular role would require the candidate to work with small groups in a mainstream setting, whilst also providing intervention outside the classroom on a timetable basis when required in; Reading, Writing and Maths. You will mainly be supporting children in Key Stage 1. Experience in working with pupils with SEN is preferential although not essential.
The ideal candidate will:
- Motivate and engage the pupils
- Be patient and enthusiastic
- Communicate effectively and be well organised
- Be passionate about creating a safe environment for pupils
- Willing to progress their own skills through CPD courses
If you are interested in this full-time / permanent position and would like to apply please contact Charley A;Alexander at the Leeds & Wakefield Primary branch on the details below or, register to Teaching personnel on the webiste.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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
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