Description Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join their academy. This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave and will end on the return of the permanent post holder. The role of Teaching Assistant across our Academy is to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher. The working pattern for this role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:45am - 15:15pm, term time only plus an additional two inset days 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. Full training and support will be given for the right candidate. When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for interview. To view the Teaching Assistant Job Description please click here To view the full Teaching Assistant Person Specification please click here