Teaching Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

CPD opportunities

Flexible leave policy

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant 2 at Outwood Academy Hasland Hall in Chesterfield. The role is temporary, 56.5 hours, starting 01/09/2026, with a salary of £19,285.47–£19,591.52 (Grade 3).

The post is term-time plus one week, offering progression and strong CPD opportunities within a supportive academy family. The role involves supporting pupils with learning and welfare needs, including SEND and EAL, and assisting in intervention settings; contact details are

Qualifications

• Experience of working effectively in a school environment or directly with children and young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work flexibly to meet needs.
• Willingness to undertake training to support students, including care plans.

Responsibilities

• Promote learning and welfare by providing practical and learning support to students.
• Support SEND and EAL students, assisting with individual plans and progress monitoring.
• Assist with safeguarding, classroom routines, and examinations during visits or assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Role: Teaching Assistant 2 Temporary Positions, 56.5 hours.

Academy

Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, Chesterfield.

Start Date

01/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary)

£ £19285.47 - £19591.52 (Grade 3)

Working Pattern

Average working week FTE 1- 32.5 Per Week, Term Time + 1 Weeks

Chief Executive Officer

Lee Wilson

Principal

Ian Cooper

Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is an 11-16 academy based in the large, friendly, Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, near Derby and Sheffield. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2021 and as part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. As part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust we offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities and are committed to the Outwood vision of putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives. We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level. We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice. All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family.

About The Role

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’. The role of Teaching Assistant across our Academy is to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher. Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support team, Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is the place for you. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Charlotte Fothergill at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

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.