Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant at Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, paying £22,269 - £22,623 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £22,269 - £22,623 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
6% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 27dda4aec9c1c3db6af7995ba3c94981cb388e1a
About the role
Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.
Hammer Lane Academy are delighted to be looking to appoint committed and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our staff team in our new provision at Hammer Lane.
Hammer Lane Academy is a purpose-built independent specialist school that opened in September 2025. It provides an environment, that empowers children to make progress providing the support required to develop according to their personal needs as identified in their Education Health and Care Plan.
To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking practitioners with expertise in supporting children, or a willingness to develop within this area, with a range of additional and complex needs, particularly those with ASD and social communication/interaction difficulties. We are seeking applicants with experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual need.
The whole staff team, work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a strong and dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.
Interested candidates are welcome and strongly encouraged to visit Hammer Lane Academy prior to applying.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Warm Regards,
Laura Thresh
Head of SEND and Inclusion
To Apply
Please submit applications via My New Term.
Reference: 27dda4aec9c1c3db6af7995ba3c94981cb388e1a · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Listed via Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
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