Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c5e68af9-071c-4e91-a51e-388f01c61d0f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent
Willingness to undertake and complete training to assist students
Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and
training for development in the post.
Experience
Working flexibly to meet business needs
Experience of working in a school environment or working with
children/young people
Previous experience working with children with Special Needs
and/or disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
Experience of working with students in small groups or in 1:1
situations
Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences
Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, including following
general data protection regulations
Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner
and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues
Other
Satisfactory DBS check
What the school offers its staff
Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.
No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.
• Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
• Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
• 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
• Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
• Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
• Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!
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.
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent
Willingness to undertake and complete training to assist students
Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and
training for development in the post.
Experience
Working flexibly to meet business needs
Experience of working in a school environment or working with
children/young people
Previous experience working with children with Special Needs
and/or disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
Experience of working with students in small groups or in 1:1
situations
Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences
Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, including following
general data protection regulations
Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner
and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues
Other
Satisfactory DBS check
What the school offers its staff
Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.
No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.
• Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
• Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
• 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
• Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
• Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
• Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!
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.