Temporary Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, plus additional 5 days - term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5 months
• Actual salary: £17801.96

What skills and experience we're looking for

Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher,

adjusting activities according to students responses as appropriate;

 Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing

feedback to the teacher on student progress and behaviour;

 Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording student progress/activities;

 Provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance

of the teacher ;

 Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the

direction of the teacher;

 Support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as

appropriate;

 Share information about students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external

agencies, as appropriate;

 Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all students as required;

 Work with students with special educational needs;

 Work with students for whom English is not their first language;

 Assist in the development of individual plans for students such as; One Page Profiles,

EHCP, Provision mapping and case studies;

 Support the work of volunteers and other Teaching Assistants in the classroom;

 Support the use of ICT in the curriculum;

 Invigilate formal and mock examinations;

 Assist in escorting and supervising students on educational visits and out of academy

activities;

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reporting to: Inclusion Coordinator/Classroom Teacher

Grade: 3

Job Description

 Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are

available for use, including developing and presenting displays;

 Support students in developing and implementing their own personal and social

development;

 Assist students with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging

independence;

 To provide assistance to the Bridge, PLC and VMG and detentions as required;

 Attending meetings, briefings and CPD as required to secure effective team working

relationships and the development of skills;

 Undertake training to assist students’ meeting their medical and/or care plan agreements,

and to enable the students to have full access on school trips/visits;

 Facilitate smooth transition between educational phases;

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Outwood Academy Freeston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• 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
• 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.

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