Teaching Assistant - Wakefield - Secondary

Secondary School Teaching Assistant (Ta) Vacancy

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available (Term-Time Only)

Salary: Competitive Pay Scale (Dependent on Experience / Level)

Start Date: As Soon As Possible / Flexible for the Right Candidate

About Us

Are you passionate about guiding young people towards success? Do you want to join an encouraging, community-focused secondary school in Wakefield?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated support team. Whether you are an experienced secondary TA, a university graduate eager to gain classroom experience before teacher training, or a support professional looking to make a difference in education—we want to hear from you!

✨ What We Are Looking For

We are searching for someone who brings enthusiasm, patience, and strong teamwork to our school:

Qualified or Aspiring: Relevant TA qualifications (Level 2/3) or a university degree are a plus, but a genuine passion for youth support is key.

Passion for Learning: Capability to support Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS3/KS4) pupils across a range of subject areas.

Inclusive & Supportive: A committed champion for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and individual pupil progress.

Great Communicator: Outstanding relational skills to build trust and positive relationships with teenagers, staff, and parents.

️ Resilient & Adaptable: Someone who can encourage positive behaviour, boost pupil confidence, and help maintain an inspiring classroom environment.

What We Offer You

Competitive Salary: Rewarding pay scales aligned with local education standards (term-time only, giving you all school holidays off!).

Career Progression: Access to high-quality professional development, specialized training modules, and clear pathways into teacher training.

Supportive Culture: A collaborative, forward-thinking staff body and leadership team that prioritizes staff well-being and community values.

Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly, term-time-only hours.

How to Apply

Send your CVs at  or call me at (phone number removed)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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 date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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