Teaching Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

25 days holiday + bank holidays forNon

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust at Outwood Junior Academy Brumby in Scunthorpe is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers, deliver learning activities and assist with individual student plans. The role covers classroom support, intervention management for SEND and EAL students, and contributing to welfare and progress tracking.

You will work during term time (27.25 hours per week, Mon-Fri) with a fixed salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment or with children and young people.
• Ability to use ICT packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training to assist students.
• Experience with SEND and/or EAL is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned learning activities and support the teacher in monitoring student progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and assist in intervention settings.
• Support SEND and EAL students and help develop individual plans.
• Escort and supervise students on educational visits and invigilate exams.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain data protection standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

SEND/EAL support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Academy: Outwood Junior Academy Brumby

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £16,478.88- £16,740.78 (Grade 3)

Working Pattern: 27.25 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday -Term Time only + 2 days

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 plans.

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. We are a large four form entry Junior School situated in Scunthorpe, an industrial garden town at the heart of North Lincolnshire. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. We put children first and go above and beyond to support our wonderful pupils, families and community in any way we can.
Our staff are kind, collaborative, supportive and build excellent relationships. They are dedicated and passionate and they go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our pupils. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We are constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child. We pride ourselves on our high expectations for pupils.
We are extremely proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
When visitors come to our school, they often comment on the wonderful atmosphere in the academy. It is such a lovely, calm and purposeful place to work. Come and see us in action and see if we are the right employer for you.
I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nicola Mullooly at [e-mail]

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.

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?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• 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.