Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3HU

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 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: The working pattern for this position is 16 hours Teaching Assistant and 12.5 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant working Monday to Friday term time only plus 2 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,005.85 - £19,916.50

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will work as a Teaching Assistant during the morning periods, by supporting the teaching and learning of Maths and English, under the direction of teaching staff. Then during the afternoon you will work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, covering PPA of class teachers. This is a rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and management of the class. You will need to evidence experience of working as a HLTA,

The working pattern for this position is 16 hours Teaching Assistant and 12.5 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant working Monday to Friday term time only plus 2 days.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with high expectations for all pupils. An excellent curriculum knowledge is essential. You will need to evidence experience of working as a HLTA,

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield and we are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

OPA Lofthouse Gate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate website
• Email address: c.surtees@outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-primary-academy-lofthouse-gate

Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

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

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