Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Redcar, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

19591.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Support, Intervention Management, SEND Support, EAL Support, Individualized Support Plans, Behaviour Management, Curriculum Delivery, Communication Skills, ICT Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Confidentiality, Data Protection Regulations, Welfare Support, Learning Support

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover 31 Dec 2026) Academy: Outwood Academy Bydales Start Date:ASAP Salary (Actual Salary): £19,285 - £19,591 (FTE £25,583-£25,989) Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 5 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. About the Academy: Outwood Academy Bydales is an 11-16 school located in the beautiful coastal village of Marske-by-the-Sea, close to the North York Moors National Park and with spectacular views of the coastline. We are extremely proud of our tradition of serving the families of the community of Marske and surrounding areas. Our recent Ofsted Inspection recognised the many strengths of the school as we secured judgements of Good across all areas. The report was extremely positive and had many highlights, including that we are 'an ambitious school with high standards', that 'Staff care deeply for pupils', that ' Pupils are happy and demonstrate industrious attitudes to learning' and that 'Pupils experience great success. About the Role: The role of Teaching Assistant across our Academy is to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher. You will work in close collaboration with our Teaching body to deliver the current curriculum to students and ensure all students are engaging with their education, in this role you will be expected to support with the management of behaviour within the classroom, as well as work in a variety of whole class exercises, as well as on a one to one basis and in small focus groups. We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed, and passionate about learning; who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’. * Job Description can be found here: Click Here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nSTLMvUAR4gzGC-OeXR-l1b4MhSKtN3S/view?usp=sharing] * Person Specification can be found here: Click Here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_URfjsv5HVspxxVQE7pIi2HcJuXsACi/view?usp=sharing] If you would like a tour of the academy or have any further questions please contact Alex Todd, Business Manager at a.todd@bydales.outwood.com 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 [https://www.outwood.com/jointhefamily] * To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/about-us] Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page 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.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will promote student learning and welfare by providing practical and academic support to individuals and small groups under teacher direction, including managing interventions for SEND and EAL students. This involves collaborating with teaching staff to deliver the curriculum, supporting whole-class exercises, and working one-to-one or in small focus groups while managing classroom behaviour.