Teaching Assistant at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

St Helens, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

18489.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom support, Intervention management, SEND support, EAL support, Student support planning, Communication skills, Microsoft Office, ICT proficiency, Confidentiality, Data protection, Behavior management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Teaching Assistant Academy: Outwood Academy Haydock Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £17,802 - £18,489 (Grade 3) Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 5 days. (This is a permanent contract subject to external funding for the nurture provision currently approved until 31/08/2029) 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: I am truly proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Haydock. Nestled in the vibrant, historic community of Haydock, St Helens, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. What truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Haydock are dedicated, passionate individuals motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and staff well-being, constantly striving to provide the very best learning experience for every child. As a proud member of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people. I look forward to meeting you. * To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Robert Artingstall, SENDCO at r.artingstall@haydock.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 implement tailored learning activities and provide academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. Responsibilities include managing interventions for SEND and EAL students and helping develop individualized support plans.