Temporary Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 89c43be8-bd64-461b-a893-ec0c43bc5a59 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.