Teaching Assistant at East Ardsley Primary Academy

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Leodis Academies Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

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Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/EAPA/39252

Location

Fall Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 2BA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£19,233.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Closing Date

9:00am, Thu 18th Jun, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

22/06/2026

Interview Date(s) 22/06/2026

About this Role

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