Teaching Assistant

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School wish to appoint a highly capable Teaching Assistant to join our forward thinking and hardworking team.

We are proud to offer a welcoming and friendley school environment with well behaved pupils and a supportive staff team which places the learners at the heart of everything we do. We aim to provide a high quality education within a caring environment which will help children to succeed and grow. We invite applications from individuals who are committed to contributing positively to our school community.

The successful candidate will be a caring, committed, professional who is able to work as part of the school team. Applicants must be enthusiastic and able to work on their own initiative. Strong academic credentials are essential and must include GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

The role will be varied including supporting class teachers in the classroom, interventions and working with children on a 1:1 basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, adaptability, and the ability to support pupils with SEND in a calm, professional manner.

Please see attached Job Specification for more details.

Completed application forms should be returned via e-mail to sbmanager@ryhill.wakefield.sch.uk by 12pm on Friday 16th October 2026.

Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check including Barred List check, satisfactory references, an online digital screening check and other statutory checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Emma Jones, Headteacher on 01226 722530 to make an appointment.

For further information please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8 506 506 (typetalk calls welcome).

Closing date: 16th October 2026

Shortlisting: W/C 19th October 2026

Interview date: W/C 2nd November 2026