Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Ormesby; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support teachers with planned activities and to provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups.

You will assist in monitoring progress, offer constructive feedback, and support students with SEND or EAL, helping develop plans like One Page Profiles and EHCPs. The role includes guarding student wellbeing and assisting in visits and exams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting or with children and young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work flexibly.
• Willingness to undertake required training and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with planned learning activities and monitor student progress.
• Provide support for students with SEND or EAL and help develop individual plans.
• Support student wellbeing and assist during educational visits and examinations.

Skills

Communication

ICT proficiency

Discretion/Confidentiality

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.