Advanced Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant for Outwood Alternative Provision Eston in Middlesbrough. The role is part-time (30 hours per week), term-time only plus 5 days, temporary for the 2026/27 academic year, with a salary of £19,590 to £20,500.

The post involves delivering targeted interventions, supporting learning in and beyond the classroom, and helping students overcome barriers related to SEND and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Deliver targeted interventions and support learning in and beyond the classroom.
• Support students with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to re-engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and support learning in and beyond the classroom.
• Help students overcome barriers linked to SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to re-engage students and maintain high expectations.

Job description

Advanced Teaching Assistant
Middlesbrough TS6 9AW
£19,590 to £20,500 actual salary
Temporary for the 2026/27 academic year
Part time, 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
To start as soon as possible

Not every young person thrives in a mainstream classroom. At Outwood Alternative Provision Eston, we work with students who need something different: a smaller setting, stronger relationships, and adults who genuinely believe in their potential.

We're looking for an Advanced Teaching Assistant who can provide the consistency, encouragement and specialist support that helps young people re-engage with education. This is a role for someone who is patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent, and who understands that progress is often measured in small but significant steps.

Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you'll deliver targeted interventions, support learning in and beyond the classroom, and help students overcome barriers linked to SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs.

Every day is different, and while the role can be demanding, the opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person's future is immense.

Our students need adults who can build trust, remain calm under pressure, and maintain high expectations - even when circumstances are challenging. In return, you'll join a highly supportive team that is committed to helping every student succeed.

• Working pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 days.
• Temporary for the 2026/27 academic year.

Why Join Outwood?

As part of the Outwood Family of Schools, you'll be joining a nationally recognised trust that invests heavily in its people. Alongside a competitive salary and pension scheme, you'll benefit from:

• Access to Outwood Plus, our employee rewards and wellbeing platform, offering hundreds of discounts, recognition schemes and wellbeing resources.
• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential emotional, financial and practical support for you and your family.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development, including apprenticeships, accredited qualifications and training through the Outwood Institute of Education.
• A strong commitment to colleague wellbeing, with dedicated wellbeing resources, family-friendly policies and menopause support.
• Career progression opportunities across one of the UK's largest and highest-performing multi-academy trusts.
• Free onsite parking at many Outwood locations.

Most importantly, you'll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued and where every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Contact: [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

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.