We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Good by Ofsted. We are an 11-18 academy based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham. For further details on Worksop, click here
We welcome applications from educators seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities to join our academy.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We have an exceptional culture and student behaviour which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme.

ARE YOU AN ENTHUSIASTIC, DYNAMIC, AND INSPIRATIONAL INDIVIDUAL WITH A PASSION FOR MATHEMATICS? DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION TO CHANGE LIVES?

Outwood Academy Portland is seeking an outstanding Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Maths team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our high-performing Maths department, using your energy and creativity to develop students’ learning, unlock their potential, and support their journey towards personalised academic and life-skill outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will be at the heart of our mission to ensure every student can access and thrive in all areas of the curriculum and school life. You will collaborate with established and supportive teachers and support staff who are committed to delivering excellent teaching that is relevant, exciting, innovative, and truly transformational.
Your key focus will be to enhance student provision, particularly in Maths, proactively embedding and developing essential literacy and numeracy skills. You’ll adopt a personalised approach to planning and delivering a bespoke curriculum, ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Student-Centric Support: Managing a dedicated caseload of students, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assessment & Progress: Assessing the needs of students and using your detailed knowledge and specialist Maths skills to significantly support their educational progress, attainment, and preparation for adulthood.
• Targeted Intervention: Designing and delivering impactful intervention programs to individuals and small groups, preparing relevant and appropriate learning experiences in conjunction with Maths department staff.
• Collaborative Planning: Working proactively with members of the Maths department to improve attainment through personalised learning strategies.
• Progress Tracking & Communication: Meticulously tracking and monitoring student life skill targets and/or EHCP outcomes, discussing progress effectively with parents/carers, and collaboratively agreeing on new targets/EHCP outcomes at interim reviews.