Teaching Assistant & Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TES FE News; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield is hiring a Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role supporting Maths and English learning. The position is permanent for a highly motivated individual with strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to inspire children. The role requires teamwork and effective communication skills in a supportive environment focused on children's success.

Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated individual with high expectations for all pupils.
• Creative and inspirational, with the ability to make learning purposeful.
• Demonstrate and evidence meeting all essential criteria for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning of Maths and English as a Teaching Assistant.
• Cover PPA for class teachers as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff for planning and class management.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield is seeking a Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their academy.

The successful candidate will work as a Teaching Assistant during the morning periods, by supporting the teaching and learning of Maths and English, under the direction of teaching staff. Then during the afternoon you will work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, covering PPA of class teachers. This is a rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and management of the class.

The working pattern for this position is 16 hours Teaching Assistant and 12.5 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant working term time only plus 2 days. This position is permanent.

The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with high expectations for all pupils. An excellent curriculum knowledge is essential.

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield is based in Darfield village and we are proud to be rated Good with Outstanding leadership by Ofsted.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

OPA Darfield joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2016. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.

The successful candidate will be creative, inspirational and have the ability to make learning purposeful and relevant – helping our children to raise their aspirations and believe in their own abilities to succeed and shine. Team work is very important to us so effective communication and the ability to build positive relationships with all children, their families and colleagues is essential. whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.

When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

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Closing date: Midday on 7 July 2025.

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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.