Teaching Assistants (Maternity Cover)

Outwood; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is hiring a Teaching Assistant on a maternity‑cover basis. The role supports teachers with tailored activities and welfare for individuals and small groups, including SEND and EAL students, across classroom and intervention settings.

The position runs 32.5 hours weekly, 8:15am‑3:15pm, term time plus 5 days, with start as soon as possible. Salary is Grade 3 SCP 5‑6 (£19,285.47–£19,591.52 per annum).

Qualifications

• Assist with tailored learning activities and student welfare.
• Support intervention strategies for SEND and EAL students.
• Help develop individualized student support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and small‑group support to students.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and progress monitoring.
• Support student welfare and wellbeing across groups.

Skills

Classroom support

SEND support

EAL support

Welfare support

Intervention support

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistants (Maternity Cover)

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £19,285.47 to £19,591.52 per annum (Grade 3, SCP 5-6)

Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, 8:15am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 5 days

Please note these roles are temporary maternity positions and will end on the return of the substantive post holders.

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:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that 'every interaction counts' and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to 'turn our best into our normal'.

As part 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 improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at [e-mail].