Teaching Assistant

Outwood; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Normanby in Teesside is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work alongside teachers, delivering tailored learning activities and providing academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups.

The role initially supports our ARP, with opportunities across classroom support, intervention delivery for SEND and EAL students, and helping develop personalised student support plans.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups.
• Initially assist within our Alternative Resource Provision (ARP); role also encompasses other classroom support, intervention delivery (including for SEND and EAL students) and helping develop individualised student support plans.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Normanby

Start Date:As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): Grade 3, SCP 5-6 (£21,223 to £22,209)

Contract: Part-time/Permanent

Working Pattern:32.5 Hours per week,Monday to Friday, 8.15am until 3.15pm,Term Time only plus 5 days

About the Role:

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 is to initially assist within our Alternative Resource Provision (ARP), however the role also encompasses other classroom support, intervention delivery (including for SEND and EAL students) and helping to develop individualised student support plans.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We are delighted you are considering joining our team and I am proud to share more about our academy, our community, and the exciting opportunities that await you here.

Outwood Academy Normanby serves the communities of Normanby, South Bank, Grangetown and Eston in Teesside. These are communities with a rich history and a strong sense of local pride. Like many areas, they also face socio-economic challenges. This context means that our students arrive with a diverse range of experiences and starting points. This presents a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate about making a real difference.

At Outwood Academy Normanby it is our clear intent that all students deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. This unwavering belief drives everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in life.

Working at Outwood Academy Normanby is not without its challenges. You will be teaching and nurturing students who may have experienced significant disadvantages, and who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, and possess a genuine commitment to inclusive practices. You will need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure every student thrives.

However, the rewards of working in this community are immense. Seeing the progress our students make, witnessing their confidence grow, and knowing that you have played a part in shaping their futures is an incredibly powerful and fulfilling experience. We are a close-knit and supportive staff team who are dedicated to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the Outwood Family of Schools.

We always recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a tangible and sustained difference to the lives of our students. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and celebrate the rewards of working in our community, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our academy and our values, and welcome visits to our school to meet with me and our team.

Mark Robinson