Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Pontefract, England Jun 30, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £90 – £110/day
Work Onsite
Contract Temporary

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
  • Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Secondary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Temp).
  • Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum.
  • Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and progress.
  • Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.

Candidate fit

  • Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable).
  • An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided).
  • Competitive daily pay rates (£90–£110).

Known job details

  • Pay: £90–£110 per day
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