Job Title: Intervention Teaching Assistant – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £90–£105 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if you’re available)
Are you a teaching assistant or support worker with a knack for helping pupils catch up and build confidence? We’re looking for an experienced Intervention Teaching Assistant to work in a Wakefield primary school, delivering targeted support across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
This full-time role is focused on running small group interventions and 1:1 academic support sessions in literacy and numeracy—ideal for someone with experience in phonics, catch-up strategies, or learning recovery.
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading academic interventions in reading, writing, and maths
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Working with groups and individuals identified for additional support
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Supporting class teachers to close gaps in learning
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Monitoring and recording pupil progress alongside the SENCO and SLT
What we’re looking for:
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Experience supporting primary pupils in academic interventions
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Strong literacy and numeracy skills
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Familiarity with phonics schemes such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds
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A calm, encouraging approach with good behaviour management
Preferred but not essential:
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Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)
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Experience as a tutor, HLTA, or in catch-up/booster roles
Why choose Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden fees
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FREE access to our CPD Academy including intervention training
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A dedicated local consultant who knows Wakefield schools
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Fast-track registration and local roles that suit your strengths
This role is perfect for candidates searching for:
Intervention TA Wakefield, Primary school catch-up roles, Academic support assistant jobs, KS1/KS2 intervention support, or small group teaching assistant vacancies.
Ready to make an impact where it counts? Apply now or get in touch—we’d love to connect you with a school that values your skills.
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.
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