- Do you possess a genuine passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?Are you seeking a fulfilling and impactful role where every day presents a new opportunity to make a difference?Can you see yourself thriving in a supportive, challenging, and ambitious school environment?The Role: Specialist SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Wakefield, West YorkshireA dedicated, full-time Teaching Assistant position is available starting this JanuaDo you possess a genuine passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?Are you seeking a fulfilling and impactful role where every day presents a new opportunity to make a difference?Can you see yourself thriving in a supportive, challenging, and ambitious school environment?The Role: Specialist SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Wakefield, West YorkshireA dedicated, full-time Teaching Assistant position is available starting this Janua
- Do you have the confidence to manage a classroom and ensure a positive learning environment? Are you ready to take on a role that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding? Do you possess the adaptability to cover a variety of subjects?The RoleWe are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join an inclusive secondary school in Wakefield. This is a full-time position starting this January, offering a fantastic opportunity for an individuDo you have the confidence to manage a classroom and ensure a positive learning environment? Are you ready to take on a role that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding? Do you possess the adaptability to cover a variety of subjects?The RoleWe are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join an inclusive secondary school in Wakefield. This is a full-time position starting this January, offering a fantastic opportunity for an individu
- Are you ready to shape a curriculum that truly engages?Are you seeking a role where your expertise is genuinely valued?Is a full-time, immediate start in a supportive environment what you're looking for?The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious Computing Teacher to join a vibrant academy in Leeds, starting ASAP on a full-time basis. The successful professional will deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum, fostering a loAre you ready to shape a curriculum that truly engages?Are you seeking a role where your expertise is genuinely valued?Is a full-time, immediate start in a supportive environment what you're looking for?The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious Computing Teacher to join a vibrant academy in Leeds, starting ASAP on a full-time basis. The successful professional will deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum, fostering a lo
- Can you inspire a classroom of young people with a positive and engaging presence?Are you ready to step into any subject and ensure a day of productive learning? Do you thrive on variety and new challenges?The RoleAs a General Cover Teacher in Leeds, you will play a vital part in maintaining the continuity of education across local schools. This is a role for an energetic and flexible professional who can confidently deliver pre-prepared lessons to studentCan you inspire a classroom of young people with a positive and engaging presence?Are you ready to step into any subject and ensure a day of productive learning? Do you thrive on variety and new challenges?The RoleAs a General Cover Teacher in Leeds, you will play a vital part in maintaining the continuity of education across local schools. This is a role for an energetic and flexible professional who can confidently deliver pre-prepared lessons to student
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills to inspire and engage students? Can you command a classroom with confidence and authority? The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a team of committed professionals. This role involves supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain on task and focused on their learning. The successfuAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills to inspire and engage students? Can you command a classroom with confidence and authority? The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a team of committed professionals. This role involves supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain on task and focused on their learning. The successfu
- Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Need Social Worker to join our dynamic team. This role involves working with children and families to provide support, manage risk, and ensure the safety and well-being of children in need.Key Responsibilities:Conducting thorough assessments of children and familiesDeveloping and implementing care plans and interventionsManaging a caseload of children in needCollaborating with multi-agencWakefield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Need Social Worker to join our dynamic team. This role involves working with children and families to provide support, manage risk, and ensure the safety and well-being of children in need.Key Responsibilities:Conducting thorough assessments of children and familiesDeveloping and implementing care plans and interventionsManaging a caseload of children in needCollaborating with multi-agenc
- We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Locality Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting individuals and families within their community, providing comprehensive case management, and working collaboratively with other professionals. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of social work principles, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively. Up to £35 per hourWe are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Locality Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting individuals and families within their community, providing comprehensive case management, and working collaboratively with other professionals. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of social work principles, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively. Up to £35 per hour
- Do you have experience in Children's services?Do you want to be part of a welcoming and experienced team?Or are looking to step up to be a Senior Social Worker? Barnsley Council are looking to recruit a social worker to support their Children and Young People service. The contract will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and performance.Competitive rate of £40 per hour available.Responsible for:-AssessDo you have experience in Children's services?Do you want to be part of a welcoming and experienced team?Or are looking to step up to be a Senior Social Worker? Barnsley Council are looking to recruit a social worker to support their Children and Young People service. The contract will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and performance.Competitive rate of £40 per hour available.Responsible for:-Assess
- We are seeking social workers with experience of working in children services. The role in based in Barnsley for one of our clients. Please apply for more information. The salary is up to £44k per annum depending on experience. * Work in partnership with children and families and, through building effective relationships, to elicittheir needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate effectively inhighly charged, complex or challWe are seeking social workers with experience of working in children services. The role in based in Barnsley for one of our clients. Please apply for more information. The salary is up to £44k per annum depending on experience. * Work in partnership with children and families and, through building effective relationships, to elicittheir needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate effectively inhighly charged, complex or chall
- Do you want to be part of a well established team?Do you have experience working with children?If the answer was yes we are supporting Leeds City Council's Child Protection Team who are looking for a Qualified Social Worker. Competitive rates on offer, up to £35 per hour for the right candidate.Responsible for:-Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need-Attending court-Assessments and Core AssessmentsDo you want to be part of a well established team?Do you have experience working with children?If the answer was yes we are supporting Leeds City Council's Child Protection Team who are looking for a Qualified Social Worker. Competitive rates on offer, up to £35 per hour for the right candidate.Responsible for:-Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need-Attending court-Assessments and Core Assessments
- 🏥 Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Leeds (£35/hr)Are you an experienced and proactive Social Worker passionate about supporting adults through hospital discharge? Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join their fast-paced hospital team, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred transitions from hospital to home or care settings.🔹 Role: Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker 🔹 Location: Leeds 🔹 R🏥 Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Leeds (£35/hr)Are you an experienced and proactive Social Worker passionate about supporting adults through hospital discharge? Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join their fast-paced hospital team, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred transitions from hospital to home or care settings.🔹 Role: Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker 🔹 Location: Leeds 🔹 R
- Can you make complex sociological theories accessible and engaging? Are you passionate about fostering a truly inclusive learning environment? Do you thrive in a diverse and high-performing educational setting?About the Role This exciting full-time teaching role, situated in the thriving in Leeds, offers the chance to lead and deliver the A-Level Sociology curriculum to enthusiastic Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will join a collaborative anCan you make complex sociological theories accessible and engaging? Are you passionate about fostering a truly inclusive learning environment? Do you thrive in a diverse and high-performing educational setting?About the Role This exciting full-time teaching role, situated in the thriving in Leeds, offers the chance to lead and deliver the A-Level Sociology curriculum to enthusiastic Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will join a collaborative an
- Do you thrive in a dynamic, inclusive educational environment?Do you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you seeking a flexible, part-time role starting in the New Year?The Role of the EAL Teaching AssistantThe school is seeking an exceptional and dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and diverse secondary school environment within the city of Leeds. This is an essential part-time pDo you thrive in a dynamic, inclusive educational environment?Do you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you seeking a flexible, part-time role starting in the New Year?The Role of the EAL Teaching AssistantThe school is seeking an exceptional and dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and diverse secondary school environment within the city of Leeds. This is an essential part-time p
- Do you dream of working in a supportive, high-achieving environment where your passion for science can thrive? Could you be the exceptional educator a dedicated group of students needs right now?Would you like to contribute to the success of a school located in Leeds?The Role: Full-Time Physics TeacherThis is a full-time position commencing in January. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for planning, teaching, and assessing Physics acrossDo you dream of working in a supportive, high-achieving environment where your passion for science can thrive? Could you be the exceptional educator a dedicated group of students needs right now?Would you like to contribute to the success of a school located in Leeds?The Role: Full-Time Physics TeacherThis is a full-time position commencing in January. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for planning, teaching, and assessing Physics across
- Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking to reclaim your work-life balance?Do you want the freedom to choose when and where you teach without the burden of endless planning and meetings?Could you thrive in a variety of dynamic school settings across Leeds, inspiring children from day one?If you answered YES to these questions, Randstad Education wants to hear from you! We are currently experiencing high demand from our partner primary schools across thAre you a passionate Primary Teacher looking to reclaim your work-life balance?Do you want the freedom to choose when and where you teach without the burden of endless planning and meetings?Could you thrive in a variety of dynamic school settings across Leeds, inspiring children from day one?If you answered YES to these questions, Randstad Education wants to hear from you! We are currently experiencing high demand from our partner primary schools across th
- Can you make complex sociological theories accessible and engaging? Are you passionate about fostering a truly inclusive learning environment? Do you thrive in a diverse and high-performing educational setting?About the RoleThis exciting, full-time teaching role, situated in the thriving area of Leeds, offers the chance to lead and deliver the A-Level Sociology curriculum to enthusiastic Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will join a collaboratiCan you make complex sociological theories accessible and engaging? Are you passionate about fostering a truly inclusive learning environment? Do you thrive in a diverse and high-performing educational setting?About the RoleThis exciting, full-time teaching role, situated in the thriving area of Leeds, offers the chance to lead and deliver the A-Level Sociology curriculum to enthusiastic Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will join a collaborati
- Are you a master of making complex concepts simple and engaging? Are you passionate about fostering a love for numbers and problem-solving?Are you ready to join a team that is relentlessly pursuing excellence?About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled Maths Teacher to join a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Leeds this January. The role is based at a school in Leeds and is a chance for a dedicated prAre you a master of making complex concepts simple and engaging? Are you passionate about fostering a love for numbers and problem-solving?Are you ready to join a team that is relentlessly pursuing excellence?About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled Maths Teacher to join a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Leeds this January. The role is based at a school in Leeds and is a chance for a dedicated pr
- Are you a natural leader with a passion for education? Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate young minds? Can you command a classroom with confidence and a positive presence?The RoleWe are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a well-regarded secondary school in Leeds on a full-time basis, starting this January. The Cover Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth continuity of education during short-term teachAre you a natural leader with a passion for education? Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate young minds? Can you command a classroom with confidence and a positive presence?The RoleWe are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a well-regarded secondary school in Leeds on a full-time basis, starting this January. The Cover Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth continuity of education during short-term teach
- We are seeking a reliable and vigilant Traffic Marshall / Vehicle Banksman to join our team on a busy new build housing development in Skelmanthorpe. You will be essential in ensuring the safety and efficient flow of all vehicles and pedestrians across the site.Key ResponsibilitiesDirecting and managing the movement of all site traffic, including construction vehicles, plant, and deliveries, both on-site and at the site entrance.Controlling access and ensuWe are seeking a reliable and vigilant Traffic Marshall / Vehicle Banksman to join our team on a busy new build housing development in Skelmanthorpe. You will be essential in ensuring the safety and efficient flow of all vehicles and pedestrians across the site.Key ResponsibilitiesDirecting and managing the movement of all site traffic, including construction vehicles, plant, and deliveries, both on-site and at the site entrance.Controlling access and ensu
- Are you passionate about hands-on engineering? Do you thrive in an environment where your technical expertise directly impacts young people's learning?Do you enjoy providing technical advice and support to ambitious students working on innovative projects? Engineering Technician Role in LeedsAn incredible opportunity for a dedicated Engineering Technician has arisen for a full-time, position starting as soon as possible in Leeds. This pivotal role is basedAre you passionate about hands-on engineering? Do you thrive in an environment where your technical expertise directly impacts young people's learning?Do you enjoy providing technical advice and support to ambitious students working on innovative projects? Engineering Technician Role in LeedsAn incredible opportunity for a dedicated Engineering Technician has arisen for a full-time, position starting as soon as possible in Leeds. This pivotal role is based
- Are you ready to ignite a passion for languages in young minds?Do you thrive in a full-time role that promises stability and progression?Are you looking for a January start that sets the pace for a successful year?About the Role: MFL Teacher This is a dynamic position focusing on teaching French and Spanish across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The role requires a dedicated professional to manage and deliver a stimulating curriculum, ensuring all students arAre you ready to ignite a passion for languages in young minds?Do you thrive in a full-time role that promises stability and progression?Are you looking for a January start that sets the pace for a successful year?About the Role: MFL Teacher This is a dynamic position focusing on teaching French and Spanish across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The role requires a dedicated professional to manage and deliver a stimulating curriculum, ensuring all students ar
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?Do you possess the confidence to manage a classroom effectively in the absence of a teacher?Could you thrive in a supportive, dynamic secondary school environment?The Role of a Cover SupervisorThis is an essential, challenging, and rewarding position within a respected secondary setting in the area of Barnsley. The Cover Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of sAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?Do you possess the confidence to manage a classroom effectively in the absence of a teacher?Could you thrive in a supportive, dynamic secondary school environment?The Role of a Cover SupervisorThis is an essential, challenging, and rewarding position within a respected secondary setting in the area of Barnsley. The Cover Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of s
- Are you ready to make a genuine impact on students' daily learning?Will you step up to ensure continuity of education during staff absence?Do you want to work alongside a supportive and dedicated team of education professionals?About the RoleThis is a Full-Time Cover Supervisor position in a highly-regarded secondary school setting located in Wakefield, with a scheduled start date in January.The core purpose of the role is to supervise classes and ensure sAre you ready to make a genuine impact on students' daily learning?Will you step up to ensure continuity of education during staff absence?Do you want to work alongside a supportive and dedicated team of education professionals?About the RoleThis is a Full-Time Cover Supervisor position in a highly-regarded secondary school setting located in Wakefield, with a scheduled start date in January.The core purpose of the role is to supervise classes and ensure s
- Entry-level Sales ExecutiveFull Driving licence requiredThis leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people!Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering iEntry-level Sales ExecutiveFull Driving licence requiredThis leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people!Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering i
- Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Business Development (Commercial)Full Driving licence requiredSalary: £26k basic salary/ with OTE taking package higherOur client are looking for ambitious graduates to help enhance their presence, to generate revenue by capitalising on warm leads and opening the door to new ones, thereby increasing their book of business with a customer-led approach.There is no limit to where you can go with our client - so if you've got a degJob Title: Graduate Scheme - Business Development (Commercial)Full Driving licence requiredSalary: £26k basic salary/ with OTE taking package higherOur client are looking for ambitious graduates to help enhance their presence, to generate revenue by capitalising on warm leads and opening the door to new ones, thereby increasing their book of business with a customer-led approach.There is no limit to where you can go with our client - so if you've got a deg
- Job Title: Commercial Associate Graduate SchemeFull Driving licence requiredSector: TechToday, our client partners with thousands of companies across the UK and Europe. With yearly growth of 40%, they're a thoroughly exciting proposition for any candidate looking to start their career.Uniquely positioned within their market verticals, they're immediately recognisable the world over, a truly gigantic brand!They're now looking for a brand new team of GraduatJob Title: Commercial Associate Graduate SchemeFull Driving licence requiredSector: TechToday, our client partners with thousands of companies across the UK and Europe. With yearly growth of 40%, they're a thoroughly exciting proposition for any candidate looking to start their career.Uniquely positioned within their market verticals, they're immediately recognisable the world over, a truly gigantic brand!They're now looking for a brand new team of Graduat
- Full Driving licence requiredA renowned, established name in the industry, our client are a large Financial organisation - one with proven, established pedigree. Empowering finance professionals and redefining financial performance, our client's influential enterprise benefits small and large businesses with the range of award-winning services they offer.They're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be handling eFull Driving licence requiredA renowned, established name in the industry, our client are a large Financial organisation - one with proven, established pedigree. Empowering finance professionals and redefining financial performance, our client's influential enterprise benefits small and large businesses with the range of award-winning services they offer.They're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be handling e
- Entry Level Graduate Scheme (Sales, Customer Service and Account Management) Full Driving licence requiredDo you like facts?Fact Number 1 - Many students attend university with no discernible career plan and many decide on a career completely unrelated to their field of study.Fact Number 2 - There is an abundance of fantastic graduate opportunities, and a candidate driven marketplace means that you're in a stronger position than ever before to take advantaEntry Level Graduate Scheme (Sales, Customer Service and Account Management) Full Driving licence requiredDo you like facts?Fact Number 1 - Many students attend university with no discernible career plan and many decide on a career completely unrelated to their field of study.Fact Number 2 - There is an abundance of fantastic graduate opportunities, and a candidate driven marketplace means that you're in a stronger position than ever before to take advanta
- Are you passionate about sparking curiosity in the very early stages of education?Do you want the joy of teaching Nursery and Reception classes without the endless paperwork?Could you bring energy, creativity, and warmth to various primary schools across the Leeds area?If you answered YES, Randstad Education is looking for you! We are actively recruiting EYFS Supply Teachers to work with our partner primary schools throughout Leeds and the surrounding areaAre you passionate about sparking curiosity in the very early stages of education?Do you want the joy of teaching Nursery and Reception classes without the endless paperwork?Could you bring energy, creativity, and warmth to various primary schools across the Leeds area?If you answered YES, Randstad Education is looking for you! We are actively recruiting EYFS Supply Teachers to work with our partner primary schools throughout Leeds and the surrounding area
- Are you skilled at making complex concepts accessible to all learners? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment? Are you ready to inspire confidence in students who struggle with core subjects?About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher for a fulfilling full-time role starting ASAP in Leeds. The role involves working with students who require tailored support, focusing specifically on lower ability MaAre you skilled at making complex concepts accessible to all learners? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment? Are you ready to inspire confidence in students who struggle with core subjects?About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher for a fulfilling full-time role starting ASAP in Leeds. The role involves working with students who require tailored support, focusing specifically on lower ability Ma
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education jobs
The education sector in Wakefield is a major public employer with an ongoing demand for skilled staff across schools and colleges. Career opportunities exist for roles like a special educational needs teacher and teaching assistant, focusing on raising the district’s skill base. This field offers motivated professionals fulfilling education jobs in Wakefield. Learn more about roles such as teaching assistants, cover supervisors and special educational needs teachers.
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construction jobs
The construction industry is consistently active in Wakefield, driven by new housing developments and major infrastructure and refurbishment projects. Opportunities are available for site managers, skilled trades, and specialist roles like construction manager, supporting the area’s continuous growth. This sector is a robust source of construction jobs in Wakefield. Learn more about roles such as social worker, care assistant and support worker.
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Social care is a significant employer in Wakefield, with strong demand for compassionate and qualified professionals to support public health and community services. Roles span from support workers to care managers, addressing the growing needs of the district’s population. Finding social care jobs in Wakefield offers paths into impactful community work. Learn more about roles such as labourer, building surveyor and construction project manager.
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Wakefield's economy, with its focus on logistics and manufacturing, provides increasing graduate jobs and schemes in technical and management-focused roles. Graduates looking for structured entry can find opportunities in areas like engineering, logistics, and professional services. These pathways are designed to help ambitious individuals build a successful career in Wakefield. Learn more about roles Randstad can support with.
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Working in Wakefield is characterised by a strong presence in logistics and manufacturing, with a growing focus on professional and technical skills development. The city benefits from excellent transport links and a lower unemployment rate than the regional average.
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what job opportunities are there in wakefield?
Job opportunities are strong in logistics and distribution due to the city's central location. Other major sectors providing many jobs in Wakefield include manufacturing, health and social care, and education.
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which jobs are most in demand in wakefield?
Jobs most in demand are typically in the health and social care sectors, specifically for care workers and support staff, and within education for teaching professionals. There is also a continuous need for skilled construction workers.
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which careers are easiest to start in wakefield?
Careers easiest to start are often found in the logistics and warehousing sector, or in customer-facing roles. Entry-level opportunities also exist through graduate schemes and as a teaching assistant in local schools.
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which field has the most job opportunities in wakefield?
The field with the most job opportunities is the public sector, with health and social care being the single largest employer in Wakefield. This is closely followed by the high volume of employment in wholesale/retail trade.