TA & HLTA (Dual Role) – Growth & Training

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure Pay & Pension

CPD opportunities

Flexible leave

Job summary

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, Lundwood, Barnsley, is seeking a committed individual for a dual role as Teaching Assistant and HLTA. You will support Maths and English in the morning and lead PPA time in the afternoon, collaborating with staff across the planning cycle.

The permanent, part-time role (28.5 hours/week, term-time plus 2 days) offers a supportive environment, with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Outwood family.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is essential.
• Excellent curriculum knowledge.
• The creative flair and inspirational ability to make learning purposeful and relevant—helping our children raise their aspirations and believe in their own abilities to succeed and shine.
• Strong teamwork skills, with effective communication and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, whilst operating in line with safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Morning Sessions (Teaching Assistant): Supporting the teaching and learning of Maths and English under the direction of class teaching staff.
• Afternoon Sessions (HLTA): Taking a lead in the classroom by covering the Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) time of class teachers.

Job description

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, Lundwood, Barnsley, is seeking a committed individual for a dual role as Teaching Assistant and HLTA. You will support Maths and English in the morning and lead PPA time in the afternoon, collaborating with staff across the planning cycle.

The permanent, part-time role (28.5 hours/week, term-time plus 2 days) offers a supportive environment, with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Outwood family.