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Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Acklam is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups.

This 11-16 Middlesbrough academy values safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality; duties include supporting SEND and EAL learners, monitoring progress, assisting with visits and examinations, and helping develop personalised support plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment or with children/youth.
• Proficient in ICT packages including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality per data protection regulations.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training to assist students.
• Experience with SEND and/or EAL pupils desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support planned learning activities in the classroom.
• Monitor and record student progress; provide feedback.
• Assist with the social and emotional well-being of students.
• Support with eating, dressing, and hygiene where required.
• Provide cover and assistance in intervention settings and during visits.
• Involve in invigilating formal examinations.

Skills

Strong communication

ICT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Confidentiality

Flexible/adaptable

Willingness to train

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 pla

You will be integral to the teaching cycle, implementing planned learning activities, supporting the teacher in monitoring and recording student progress, and providing constructive feedback to students. You will support students with special educational needs (SEND) or English as an additional language (EAL), assisting in the development of individual plans like One Page Profiles and EHCPs.

Duties include supporting student social and emotional well-being, assisting with eating, dressing, and hygiene where required, and providing cover and assistance in intervention settings like the Bridge and PLC. You will also assist in escorting and supervising students on educational visits and invigilate formal examinations.

We require candidates with experience of working effectively either within a school environment or directly with children and young people. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet business needs. Essential skills include proficiency in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, following general data protection regulations.Candidates must be willing to undertake necessary training to assist students, including meeting medical or care plan agreements. Previous experience working with children with Special Needs and/or challenging behaviours is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.

As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.

Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.

We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.