Teaching Assistant (Temporary)

Outwood Academy Ormesby; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to work with teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and providing essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups.

You will assist with monitoring progress, feedback, and the development of support plans for students, including those with SEND and EAL. The role also involves covering lessons, supporting social and emotional well-being, and helping ensure inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting or with children is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data protection rules.
• Willingness to undertake required training for student support.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by implementing learning activities and monitoring progress.
• Assist SEND and EAL learners and help develop individual plans.
• Support welfare tasks, supervision on visits, and invigilation during exams.
• Provide cover and intervention support in designated learning areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility

Confidentiality

ICT proficiency

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.