Special Needs Teaching Assistant
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshiretemporaryPosted: 1 April 2026
Apply NowProspero Teaching is looking to fill a Teaching Assistant (Team Teach trained) position at a Primary School in WF2 to start on a full time basis from Easter:
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous TA experience and an Team Teach qualification
- Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with the pupils
- Be able to manage challenging behaviour effectively
- Have effective verbal and written communication
- Support the use of support staff relevant to the class
- Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment
- Have experience working with SEN/SEMH needs
- Have strong behaviour management techniques
Contract/ Job details
Location - Wakefield (WF2)
Position - Teaching Assistant (Team Teach) (KS1 - KS2)
Start date - April 13th 2026
Duration - Temporary - Permanent
Hours - Full time (8:30 - 15:30)
Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following:
* A competitive salary depending on experience
* Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants * Professional and organised structure
* 24 hour service
* A rewarding teaching environment
* Professional career development
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous TA experience and an Team Teach qualification
- Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with the pupils
- Be able to manage challenging behaviour effectively
- Have effective verbal and written communication
- Support the use of support staff relevant to the class
- Contribute to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment
- Have experience working with SEN/SEMH needs
- Have strong behaviour management techniques
Contract/ Job details
Location - Wakefield (WF2)
Position - Teaching Assistant (Team Teach) (KS1 - KS2)
Start date - April 13th 2026
Duration - Temporary - Permanent
Hours - Full time (8:30 - 15:30)
Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following:
* A competitive salary depending on experience
* Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants * Professional and organised structure
* 24 hour service
* A rewarding teaching environment
* Professional career development
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted