Role: Teaching Assistant
Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £9,659.37 - £9,812.66 (Grade 3)
Working Pattern: 16.5 Hours Per Week, on a temporary basis linked to SEND funding. The role is to work Monday to Friday from 12:00 - 15:15, Term Time only + 2 days
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.
Welcome from the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane. As a team of dedicated and caring professionals, we are committed to ensuring each child thrives and reaches their potential, and as Principal, I am really proud to introduce you to our school. Situated in the heart of the Ackworth community, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. We are incredibly proud to be above national averages in all areas and we work hard to make sure all children, including those with SEND needs or who are disadvantaged, make excellent progress. .
Bell Lane children are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a nurturing and inspiring environment where they can flourish and reach their full potential. We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. We also benefit from collaborative support across the Trust, meaning there is always someone to support you and offer guidance and advice. Furthermore, the Trust offers excellent opportunities for professional development, allowing you to grow and advance in your career. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
The staff at Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our children. We are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We are a friendly and approachable school and we value every member of our academy family, from our enthusiastic children, supportive parents to the wider community. Together, we work as a team to ensure that every child receives the highest quality education and care.
As an academy and trust we value each member of our school community and therefore provide a high level of support to each member of the team. This is done in a supportive and collective way, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.
To further support our children, we have a full-time learning manager dedicated to supporting our vulnerable pupils, and we offer dedicated sensory rooms and spaces designed to meet their needs. We are also fortunate to have a wonderful outdoor classroom, providing a unique and enriching learning environment.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nic Mullooly at n.mullooly@outwood.com
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.
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.
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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.
