Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7RG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 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.

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,

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands is based in the South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

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 Woodlands joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2021. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.

The successful candidate will be creative, inspirational and have the ability to make learning purposeful and relevant – helping our children to raise their aspirations and believe in their own abilities to succeed and shine. Team work is very important to us so effective communication and the ability to build positive relationships with all children, their families and colleagues is essential. whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.

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 Woodlands

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands website
• Email address: c.surtees@outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-primary-academy-woodlands

Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the OGAT Family!
As a Trust, we place our children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a
culture of success, a positive climate for learning, increased attainment and achievement, alongside
social and emotional development. We aim to transform our childrens’ lives by raising standards and
delivering high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment.
We work collaboratively towards:
● Providing children and staff with an inclusive learning community that is safe and secure.
● Providing children and staff with a learning community and resources that encourages a
healthy lifestyle.
● Providing children with a learning environment that inspires and motivates them to thrive
and reach their potential.
● Providing children with a learning environment which encourages them to have aspirations
for a lifelong career and to have a positive contribution to the world.
Therefore by joining our Primary Academies, you will be joining a supportive team with a relentless
determination to put children first and support all aspects of their development, irrespective of their
background or starting point. As a member of our family, we promise you will make a lasting impact
on the lives of our children and our communities, ensuring a brighter future for all.
We warmly welcome visits to our Academies so you can meet the team and experience the culture
and environment we have created through hard work and dedication. To arrange, please contact
either the school or the contact on our advert.

There are 13 primary academies within the Trust, as class teacher you will be appointed to a cluster
(see below) and we will work with you to offer deployment to an academy that is suitable for you
geographically, and that matches your skillset, development and the needs of the academies. This
brings opportunity and flexibility should you wish to consider working in other academies that bring
different challenges and experiences to further develop your practice and input to a wider
community. Deployments will always be in consultation and for full academic years unless in
exceptional circumstances.
The Academies within our Central Cluster are:
Academy: Local Authority: Website:

OPA Ledger Lane Wakefield. More Information
OPA Kirkhamgate Wakefield. More Information
OPA Lofthouse Gate Wakefield. More information
OPA Park Hill Wakefield. More information
OPA Greenhill Wakefield. More information
The Academies within our South Cluster are:
Academy: Local Authority: Website:

OPA Newstead Green Wakefield. More information

OPA Bell Lane Wakefield. More information

OPA Littleworth Grange Barnsley. More information

OPA Darfield Barnsey. More information

OPA Woodlands Doncaster. More information

The Academies with our North Cluster are:
Academy: Local Authority: Website:

OPA Greystone North Yorkshire More information

OPA Alne North Yorkshire More information

The Academies with our East Cluster are:
Academy: Local Authority: Website:

Outwood Junior Academy
Brumby

North Lincolnshire More information

Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands

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

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