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Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RG

This job expired on 31 August 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Working Pattern: 28.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Term time only, plus 2 days) Teaching Assistant hours: 16 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant hours: 12.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,005.85 - £19,916.50

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is seeking applications from committed individuals to join our team in a dual-role as a Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is a unique and rewarding opportunity where you will work collaboratively with teaching staff across the whole planning cycle and play an active role in classroom management.

Your typical daily routine will be split into two core areas:

• Morning Sessions (Teaching Assistant):Supporting the teaching and learning of Maths and English under the direction of class teaching staff.

• Afternoon Sessions (HLTA):Taking a lead in the classroom by covering the Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) time of class teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Located in the heart of Lundwood, Barnsley, Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange prioritises strong community relationships and fosters a supportive, nurturing environment where children can thrive. We are a school where you can make a genuine impact; our dedicated team is committed to maintaining high expectations and making a significant, positive difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.

Why Join Our Team?

• A Supportive Culture:We value collaborative practices, professional development, and empower our staff to contribute directly to the success of our students.

• Holistic Education:We champion both academic achievement and the holistic development of each child through our personal development curriculum.

• The Outwood Family:Enjoy access to excellent resources and the broader support network of the prestigious Outwood Grange Academies Trust.

What We Are Looking For

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange website
• Email address: c.surtees@outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-primary-academy-littleworth-grange-barnsley

Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.surtees@outwood.com.

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