Job description
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing school community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children to achieve their full potential.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development. You will help to remove barriers to learning, ensuring all children can access the curriculum and thrive within a safe and supportive environment.
You will provide support across the classroom, including one-to-one support and small group interventions, helping pupils build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide general classroom support to teachers and pupils
Support pupils’ learning in literacy, numeracy and the wider curriculum
Work with individual pupils and small groups, including pupils with SEND
Assist with pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
Prepare classroom areas and learning resources as directed
Support assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress
Supervise pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes
Accompany pupils and staff on educational visits where required
Ensure safeguarding, welfare and inclusion remain a priority at all times
We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils’ learning, and can build caring, professional relationships with children and adults. A good general standard of education, particularly in English and Maths, is required. Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Blackgates Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 246
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,009
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
- Academy trust
- LEODIS ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Wakefield, Leeds, WF3 1QQ
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- Salary
- £19,223.00 Annually (Actual)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 10 June 2026
- Closing date
- 29 June 2026
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