Teaching Assistant

Outwood; Altofts; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Freeston in Normanton (Wakefield) is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers, deliver tailored activities, and assist individuals and small groups. 18 hours per week during term time plus 3 days, with a salary of £10,924–£11,098 actual per year, reflecting pro-rata terms.

The role emphasizes SEND/EAL support, classroom help, and development of student support plans. The ideal candidate is emotionally mature, IT literate, and communicates clearly, with NVQ3 or equivalent

Qualifications

• High-level emotional maturity and resilience
• IT literate and well-organised
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• NVQ3 or equivalent preferred
• Experience supporting SEND/EAL students

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist teachers
• Manage intervention activities including SEND and EAL support
• Assist in developing individualized student support plans

Skills

Emotional resilience

IT literate

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Freeston

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £10,924 to £11,098

Working Pattern: 18 Hours Per Week, Term Time plus 3 days (The days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Are you passionate about removing learning barriers and enabling every student to reach their potential? Join us as a Teaching Assistant, working directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. This varied role spans classroom support, intervention management (including for SEND and EAL students), and helping to develop individualized student support plans.

It’s therefore imperative that you possess a high-level of emotional maturity and resilience and can adapt to changing priorities.
The post holder will work closely with all other members of the Inclusion team to promote high standards of inclusion and learning opportunities. As an experienced Teaching Assistant, you will be extremely well organised, IT literate and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. It would be advantageous to be qualified to NVQ3 or equivalent and have experience of supporting students with specific needs.

Welcome from the Principal:

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, HR Assistant at [e-mail]