Teaching Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Haydock is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work 30 hours per week, term-time plus five days. The role supports teachers with planned activities, assists students with SEND/EAL needs, and helps develop individual learning plans.

You’ll contribute to safeguarding and student progress in a busy school environment. We welcome applicants with experience in schools or with children and young people, strong communication skills, and a commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment or with children and young people.
• Strong communication and the ability to work flexibly.
• Willingness to undertake training and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching by implementing planned learning activities.
• Assist with SEND/EAL and help develop individual plans.
• Provide welfare support and monitor student progress.
• Supervise during educational visits and invigilate examinations.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Haydock

Start Date: 09/11/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £18,389-£19,099 (Grade 3)

Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 5 days days (This is a permanent contract subject to external funding for the nurture provision currently approved until 31/08/2029)

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:

I am truly proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Haydock. Nestled in the vibrant, historic community of Haydock, St Helens, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

What truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Haydock are dedicated, passionate individuals motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and staff well-being, constantly striving to provide the very best learning experience for every child.

As a proud member 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 making a real difference in the lives of young people.

I look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Robert Artingstall, SENDCO 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.