Teaching Assistant at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Normanton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

18084.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Support, Intervention Management, Academic Support, Welfare Support, Communication Skills, IT Literacy, Organizational Skills, Individualized Support Plans

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Temporary Teaching Assistant Academy: Outwood Academy Freeston Start Date: 02/03/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £17801 - £18084 (Grade 3, SCP 5-6) Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Term Time only plus 5 days Are you passionate about removing learning barriers and enabling every student to reach their potential? Join us as a Teaching Assistant, working directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. This varied role spans classroom support, intervention management (including for SEND and EAL students), and helping to develop individualized student support plans. This is a Temporary Contract for a period of 4-5 months. If you want to gain some experience in an Educational Setting, please apply. Outwood Academy Freeston is excited to offer this opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will provide classroom support to our amazing children, timetabled by our inclusion department. You will be empowered with the knowledge to support the learning of our well-rounded children. The post holder will work closely with all other members of the Inclusion team to promote high standards of inclusion and learning opportunities. As an experienced Teaching Assistant, you will be extremely well organised, IT literate and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. It would be advantageous to be qualified to NVQ3 or equivalent and have experience of supporting students with specific needs. Welcome from the Principal: I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield. As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose. Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594. We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch. To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Lisa Habgood, HR Assistant at L.Habgood@freeston.outwood.com Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance: Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis) Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now. Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust 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 to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will work directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. The role includes classroom support, intervention management, and developing individualized student support plans.