Specialist Teaching Assistant (Literacy) (Maternity Cover)

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby (Outwood Grange Academies Trust) is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant (Literacy) for maternity cover. The role focuses on delivering high-level literacy support, mentoring GCSE-level students, and managing complex caseloads with bespoke intervention plans.

The post requires expertise in Maths/English/dyslexia and involves leading statutory reviews and delivering measurable academic progress, with a strong commitment to student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering targeted literacy support.
• Experience with GCSE-level students is desirable.
• Ability to manage complex student caseloads and deliver tailored interventions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and deliver targeted literacy support.
• Lead bespoke intervention programmes to raise academic progress.
• Manage complex student caseloads and track progress.
• Lead statutory reviews related to student needs and provisions.

Skills

Literacy support

Student mentoring

Dyslexia knowledge

Intervention programmes

Statutory reviews

Job description

Role: Specialist Teaching Assistant (Literacy) (Maternity Cover)

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary (Actual Salary): £10,228.36 to £11,036.97 (Grade 9, SCP 22-25)

Working Pattern: 12.5 Hours Per Week, Term time only plus 5 days.

Please note this role is a temporary maternity position and will end on the return of the substantive post holder.

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 Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.

As part 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 improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at [e-mail].