Temporary School Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | f1114e31-b14d-407e-9568-91224aee0aa3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Overall Purpose of the Post
To work with teachers support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small
groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning
activities within the overall teaching plan.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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
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.
Overall Purpose of the Post
To work with teachers support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small
groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning
activities within the overall teaching plan.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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
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.