Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant Level 3

Lawefield Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our happy and positive school. The successful candidate will be supported by the school through the apprenticeship program where you can start to build your career, or help you to re-train, becoming a valued, recognised and rewarded team member.

Why choose a Lawfield School apprenticeship? See the many benefits:

• receive a competitive salary
• term time only working
• gain formal qualification
• have on-the-job training
• welfare support by a dedicated team
• health & wellbeing support
• equality focused environment
• good pension

Qualifications needed to apply: 4 x GCSEs grade 9-4 (formerly A*-C), or level 2 equivalent, including English Language and maths. Note – If successful you MUST supply original certificates. If they are Predicted grade please state this.

Please telephone 01924 291973 if you would like to arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the position in more detail. Please note that all applications should be sent directly to the school to the following email address admin@lawefield.wakefield.sch.uk.

The closing date is Monday 2 November at 09:00 a.m. and interviews will take place on Thursday 5 November 2026.

Lawefield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject o enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

For further information please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0845 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email jobs@wakefield.gov.uk

Completed application forms should be returnedto the School to admin@lawefield.wakefield.sch.ukno later than 2nd November.