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.
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.
Full training and support will be given for the right candidate.
When completing your application, please give due regard to the 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 interview.
To view the TA Person Specification please click here
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To view the HLTA Person Specification please click here
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Gemma Barr at g.barr@darfield.outwood.com.
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Closing date: Midday on 16 January 2025.
Interview date: 23 January 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.