Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £14,031.34 - £15,140.56
Working Pattern: Wednesday - Friday 6 hours per day from 08:30 - 15:30
Are you ready to step up and take instructional leadership within the classroom setting? Join us as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, a senior role integral to the teaching team, focusing on collaborative planning, resource development, and covering whole classes during teacher absence. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of curriculum delivery, effective behaviour management, and a deep commitment to maximizing student inclusion and progress.
Welcome from the Principal:
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
It is with genuine pride that, as Principal, I introduce you to our academy. Positioned centrally within the Woodlands community, and in close proximity to Doncaster, we are committed to a sustained pursuit of excellence and a firm belief that every child deserves to aspire to greatness.
Our exceptional work with the wider local community to broaden our children’s educational opportunities and life experiences, is what makes Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands really special. The staff here are highly dedicated and passionate professionals who consistently exceed expectations in their efforts to positively impact the lives of our students. They are united by a shared belief in the importance of forging strong relationships with our pupils and families which empowers us to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education. We prioritize collaborative working, delivering an innovative curriculum and continually refining our pedagogy to provide the optimal learning experience for each student.
We are privileged to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust distinguished by its dedication to facilitating personal development and raising academic standards. Should your professional aspirations align with our commitment to making a substantial contribution to the lives of young people, we would be pleased to welcome you to our team.
I anticipate the opportunity to engage with you.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nic Mullooly at n.mullooly@outwood.com
This role involves working collaboratively with teachers, participating in all stages of the planning cycle, including developing resources and evaluating pupil progress. A primary responsibility is supervising and teaching whole classes during the short-term absence of the assigned teacher, within an agreed system of supervision.
You will utilise strong behaviour management strategies to promote a purposeful learning environment, promote the inclusion of all pupils (including those with specific needs or EAL), and provide detailed verbal and written feedback to teachers and pupils on progress and lesson Qualifications and Exeffectiveness.
It is essential that candidates meet the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) standards or possess equivalent demonstrable experience or qualifications. Required experience includes working effectively with children of the relevant age in a learning environment, along with a strong working knowledge of implementing curriculum programmes and strategies.
Key skills include effective communication, proficiency in standard ICT, the ability to organise, lead, and motivate a team, and the capacity to relate sympathetically to students and recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
To view the Person Specification please click here
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 Click Here
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
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.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
