Teaching Assistant

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 individualised student support plans.

Working pattern: Permanent, part-time, 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time + 2 days.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for taking the time to consider a career at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, located in the heart of Lundwood, Barnsley. Our academy prioritises promoting strong community relationships and fostering a supportive, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining high expectations and making a significant positive impact on our children’s lives. We value collaborative practices and professional development, offering ample opportunities for growth.

Joining Littleworth Grange means becoming part of a team that champions both academic achievement and the holistic development of each child through our personal development curriculum. We provide access to excellent resources and the broader support network of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust. We aim to create a professional and supportive atmosphere where staff are empowered to contribute to the success of our students and the academy.

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is a school where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children. We are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.

Responsibilities

You will be integral to the teaching cycle, implementing planned learning activities, supporting the teacher in monitoring and recording student progress, and providing constructive feedback to students. You will support students with special educational needs (SEND) or English as an additional language (EAL), assisting in the development of individual plans like One Page Profiles and EHCPs.

Duties include supporting student social and emotional well-being, assisting with eating, dressing, and hygiene where required, and providing cover and assistance in intervention settings like the Bridge and PLC. You will also assist in escorting and supervising students on educational visits and invigilate formal examinations.

For the full Job Description, please click here.

Qualifications

We require candidates with experience of working effectively either within a school environment or directly with children and young people. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet business needs. Essential skills include proficiency in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, following general data protection regulations.

Candidates must be willing to undertake necessary training to assist students, including meeting medical or care plan agreements. Previous experience working with children with Special Needs and/or challenging behaviours is desirable.

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About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

Further information on employee benefits can be found here.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO, please click here.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nicola Mullooly at n.mullooly@outwood.com.

For more information and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: Midday on 30 October 2026.

Interview date: 5 November 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.