9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    29 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 days Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 4 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Grade 7, SCP 15-17

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent

Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and

training for development in the post

Experience of working in a school environment

Experience and knowledge of issues affecting students and young

people and how to offer supportive assistance

Experience of working with other agencies that are able to

support students with specific vulnerabilities and how to access

this support

Experience of the Common Assessment Framework and its use to

support families and students

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences,

verbally and in writing

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office

Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing

deadlines

Ability to relate to students in a sympathetic manner and to

recognise potential child safeguarding issues

Understanding of School child safeguarding procedures

Satisfactory DBS check

What the school offers its staff

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Outwood Academy Freeston

School type
Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
988 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Outwood Academy Freeston provides education for 11-16 year olds, and is situated in the heart of Normanton, West Yorkshire near the city of Wakefield.

Outwood Academy Freeston aims to provide the best education for all its students by promoting the highest academic standards through quality teaching and learning. It develops students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will prepare them well for the future. We aim to create and sustain a positive learning environment and work in partnership with parents and the wider community to improve in every aspect of our work.

Outwood Academy Freeston is a member of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. The Trust currently sponsors a number of secondary and primary schools in the region. Outwood Grange Academy has been a National Teaching school for many years and was accredited as one of the country’s first Teaching Schools.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Freeston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com.

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