Specialist Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Brumby; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Brumby in Scunthorpe is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant with HLTA-standard qualifications to support GCSE attainment in Maths, English or dyslexia.

You will manage specialist caseloads, lead EHCP reviews, deliver targeted intervention programmes, track targets, and contribute to welfare documentation and exam access arrangements. Join a dedicated team focused on high achievement and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• HLTA standards or equivalent qualification required.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice essential.
• Experience with learners with learning difficulties or disabilities beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student caseload with specialist advice on adaptations and resources.
• Meticulously track EHCP life skill targets and academic outcomes.
• Lead Person Centred Reviews/EHCP Reviews and deliver intensive interventions.
• Complete welfare documents (risk assessments, IHCPs) and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate Exam Access Arrangements and testing; support inclusion rooms.

Skills

Caseload management

Data tracking

Report writing

Organisational skills

Education

HLTA standards

Job description

Are you a highly qualified and experienced professional ready to deliver targeted, high-level support that drives academic attainment, particularly at GCSE level? Join us as a Specialist Teaching Assistant, utilizing your expertise in subjects like Maths, English, or dyslexia to mentor students. This senior role involves managing complex student caseloads, providing specialist knowledge on adaptations, leading statutory reviews, and ensuring bespoke intervention programmes deliver measurable academic progress.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Brumby.

As Principal, it's my privilege to introduce you to our academy of 750 friendly students in the heart of Scunthorpe. We are deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and to nurturing the potential of every child and staff member. By 2028, we will be celebrating 10 years of making a difference in our community.

What distinguishes us is our incredible staff team, who share a strong belief in the transformative power of education. We thrive on making positive, supportive relationships with everyone and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

We are looking for inspirational, dedicated professionals who will add value both academically and through involvement in the fabric of learning beyond the classroom. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Marion Chambers, HR Assistant at [e-mail]

Responsibilities

You will manage a student caseload, providing crucial specialist advice on adaptations and resources needed to support their educational attainment. A key aspect is the responsibility for meticulously tracking and monitoring EHCP life skill targets and academic outcomes. You will lead Person Centred Reviews/EHCP Reviews, deliver intensive intervention programmes to groups, and complete essential welfare documents like risk assessments and Individual Health Care Plans.

Furthermore, you will play a central role in leading the administration and provision of Exam Access Arrangements and testing, ensuring compliance, and supporting inclusion rooms like the Bridge and PLC.

Qualifications

It is essential that candidates meet the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) standards or possess equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience. Candidates must be knowledgeable of the needs of students with learning difficulties and disabilities and the SEND Code of Practice.

Required skills include the ability to write comprehensive reports, risk assessments, and Individual Health Care Plans, coupled with proven experience using data to measure and monitor progress and attainment. Efficient and effective organisational skills are mandatory.