Advanced Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Hemsworth; Kinsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Hemsworth is excited to offer this opportunity to work as an Advanced Teaching Assistant. You will provide classroom support and out-of-class support to our amazing children, timetabled and planned by our inclusion department.

We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for children, is committed and passionate about learning, has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and shares our goal of 'Students First'.

Qualifications

• High aspirations for children and commitment to learning.
• Skills and determination to make a difference to children's lives.
• Shared goal of 'Students First'.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and out-of-class support to students, timetabled and planned by the inclusion department.
• Promote learning and welfare under direction of the class teacher, SENDCo or extended inclusion team.
• Be an outstanding member of the support team and support progression for students.

Job description

About us

We are an 11-18 academy based in the historic market town of Hemsworth near the Cathedral City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students' experience. Our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.

Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

We are proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award, with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family. At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we are a family of schools that strive to raise standards and transform lives.

About the role

Outwood Academy Hemsworth is excited to offer this opportunity to work as an Advanced Teaching Assistant. You will provide classroom support and out-of-class support to our amazing children, timetabled and planned by our inclusion department. You will be empowered with the knowledge to support the learning of our well-rounded children.

We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for children, is committed and passionate about learning, has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and shares our goal of 'Students First'.

The role of an Advanced Teaching Assistant across our Academy is to promote the learning and welfare of children by providing practical and learning support to children, including those with education health care plans, under the direction of the class teacher, SENDCo or the extended inclusion team.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support team, Outwood Academy Hemsworth is the place for you.

Closing date: 9.00am on 7 September 2026.

Interview date: 11 September 2026.

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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.

About us (repeat)

We are an 11-18 academy based in the historic market town of Hemsworth near the Cathedral City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students' experience. Our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.

Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

We are proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award, with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family. At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we are a family of schools that strive to raise standards and transform lives.