Advanced Teaching Assistant

Outwood; Warmfield; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Freeston is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant with Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) responsibilities to deliver targeted interventions and high‑quality learning activities to individuals and small groups, both on‑site and online.

The successful candidate will monitor progress, implement statutory development plans, and support pupils with SEND, EAL, and gifted/talented status; previous ELSA training or willingness to train is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA)
• Support the class teacher and contribute to learning activities
• Demonstrate strong personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a nurturing approach
• Be flexible, adaptable and a strong team player
• Monitor progress and help implement statutory development plans

Job description

Role: Advanced Teaching Assistant / ELSA

Academy: Outwood Academy Freeston

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £19,588 to £20,497

Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Term Time only plus 5 days

Are you a highly skilled and adaptable professional ready to take on a complex role supporting student achievement across all learning platforms? Join us as an Advanced Teaching Assistant, crucial in delivering targeted interventions and high-quality learning activities to individuals and small groups, both physically and online. This is an opportunity for an experienced individual to monitor progress, implement statutory development plans, and support diverse student needs, including those with SEND, EAL, and gifted/talented status.

We are passionate about supporting our young people to succeed both academically and personally and are looking to appoint an Advanced Teaching Assistant with additional responsibility for providing Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) to pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis. Your expertise will support pupils with social, emotional and additional learning needs, helping them to build resilience, confidence and the key skills they need to succeed.

Previous ELSA training or experience in delivering emotional literacy support is highly desirable or a willingness to undergo training is required.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have experience delivering targeted 1:1 and small group Emotional Literacy Support
• Demonstrate strong classroom practice and the ability to support the class teacher
• Show evidence of relevant professional development and training
• Display strong personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a nurturing approach
• Be flexible, adaptable and a strong team player

Welcome from the Principal - Freeston

I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield.

As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose.

Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Lisa habgood at [e-mail]