Teaching Assistant at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

18190.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Learning Support, Commitment, Passion for Learning, High Aspirations, Practical Support, Special Educational Needs, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Outwood Grange Academy Teaching Assistant (temporary until 31 August 2026). Hours: 30.45 hours per week during term time plus three days. Salary: £17,906.68 to £18,190.86. Start Date: As soon as possible. Outwood Grange Academy is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield and we are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted. Our core belief is that students come first, and that every child, irrespective of their background, has the right to an outstanding education. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support our ethos of raising standards and transforming lives by providing learning support to our students. 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’. You will promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs. This is a fixed term appointment until 31 August 2026. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, 08:15am until 02:50pm. At Outwood Grange Academy, we are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every student. We place students at the centre of everything we do, focusing on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Full training and support can be provided. When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for interview. For the full Job Description please click here For the Person Specification please click here If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Katie Shaw (HR Assistant) at k.shaw@grange.outwood.com. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER? Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer: Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive: A comprehensive induction and training process Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates Flexible family friendly policies from day one Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to: Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues Legal guidance Financial guidance and debt counselling Child and dependent care support and advice Support for managers We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include: Free onsite parking Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing Access to various discount sites 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 reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools. Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years. We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales. We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy. We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.

Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support, including to those with special educational needs. You will help promote the ethos of raising standards and transforming lives within the academy.