Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 30 hours per week, plus 5 additional days, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17801

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent

Willingness to undertake and complete training to assist students

Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and

training for development in the post.

Experience

Working flexibly to meet business needs

Experience of working in a school environment or working with

children/young people

Previous experience working with children with Special Needs

and/or disabilities and/or challenging behaviours

Experience of working with students in small groups or in 1:1

situations

Skills

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences

Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, including following

general data protection regulations

Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner

and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues

Other

Satisfactory DBS check

What the school offers its staff

Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.

No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.

• Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
• Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
• 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
• Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
• Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
• Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!

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.

About Outwood Academy Freeston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 988 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Freeston website
• Email address: l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01924 302560
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-freeston

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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