Teaching Assistant

Outwood; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Worksop is looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant passionate about learning. The role involves promoting the welfare of students and providing comprehensive learning support, especially for those with special needs. Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative team environment and are committed to the goal of 'Students First'. Competitive salary and numerous employee benefits are offered, ensuring a supportive workplace for all staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training process

Defined Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible family friendly policies

Minimum 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Wellbeing strategy and employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate about learning.
• Skills to make a significant difference in students' lives.
• Ability to provide support to students, including those with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote the learning and welfare of students.
• Provide practical and learning support under the direction of the class teacher.

Job description

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 6623
• Job Category Support
• Posting Date 12/24/2025, 08:54 AM
• Locations Outwood Academy Portland
• Apply Before 01/15/2026, 12:00 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Standard Academy Daily Hours
• Standard Hours 34
• Proposed Start Date As soon as possible
• Driving Required No
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Job Description

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 Portland is the place for you.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Emma Jenkins (SENDCo) at [e-mail].

About Us

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:

Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:

• A comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
• A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

• Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
• Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
• Legal guidance
• Financial guidance and debt counselling
• Child and dependent care support and advice
• Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites

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.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.

Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.

We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.

We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.

We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.