Overview
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is seeking a Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their academy. The successful candidate will work as a Teaching Assistant during the morning periods, supporting the teaching and learning of Maths and English, under the direction of teaching staff. In the afternoon you will work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, covering PPA of class teachers. This is a permanent post and the working pattern for this position is 16 hours Teaching Assistant and 12.5 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant, working term time only plus 2 days.
Responsibilities
* Work as a Teaching Assistant during mornings to support Maths and English under the direction of teaching staff.
* In the afternoon, work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, covering PPA for class teachers.
* Contribute to the whole planning cycle and the management of the class in collaboration with teaching staff.
* Maintain high standards of pupil attainment and behaviour in line with safeguarding procedures.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Highly self-motivated with high expectations for all pupils.
* Excellent curriculum knowledge is essential.
* Ability to be creative, inspirational and make learning purposeful and relevant.
* Strong teamwork, communication, and relationship-building skills with children, families and colleagues.
* Ability to operate in line with safeguarding procedures and safer recruitment practices.
* All essential criteria listed in the Job Description and Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.
Application and Contacts
Closing date: Midday on 30 September 2025. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. To view the full job descriptions and person specifications, please follow the application instructions in the job posting.
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 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.
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