Temporary Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Hindley; Hindley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hindley seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support the learning and welfare of students. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a school setting, assisting students, including those with special educational needs. This role offers a supportive environment focused on student success and provides various employment benefits.

Benefits

Generous employment package

Cycle-to-work scheme

Exclusive offers with car leasing company

Qualifications

• Assist and promote the learning and welfare of students.
• Provide practical support to students with special educational needs.
• Experience of working with children or in a school environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of students under the direction of a class teacher.
• Create a positive climate for learning.
• Help vulnerable students across the curriculum.

Skills

High aspirations for students

Commitment to student welfare

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications

Level 2 (or GCSE equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

30 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Required as soon as possible

Outwood Academy Hindley is an 11-16 academy based in the friendly town of Wigan in Greater Manchester, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students' experience. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022, and as a member of the Outwood Family, we believe in putting Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives. We are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We are looking to recruit individuals who have high aspirations for students, who are committed and passionate about learning and who have the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of students and in sharing our single goal of 'Students First'. As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist and promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support, including to those with special educational needs, under the direction of a class teacher and our Inclusion Coordinator. The right candidate will possess relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications, Level 2 (or GCSE equivalent) qualifications, including English and Maths, and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be passionate about helping some of our most vulnerable students across the curriculum and have an enjoyable educational experience. Experience of working in a school environment or working with children/young people is essential.

We offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, plus a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy, with offers exclusively for Outwood colleagues.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact us if they have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the academy. Please contact M Allen on [e-mail] should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the departments to see what we have to offer.

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Closing date: Midday on 1 September 2025.
Interview date: 5 September 2025.
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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 are looking to recruit individuals who have high aspirations for students, who are committed and passionate about learning and who have the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of students and in sharing our single goal of 'Students First'. As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist and promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support, including to those with special educational needs, under the direction of a class teacher and our Inclusion Coordinator. The right candidate will possess relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications, Level 2 (or GCSE equivalent) qualifications, including English and Maths, and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be passionate about helping some of our most vulnerable students across the curriculum and have an enjoyable educational experience. Experience of working in a school environment or working with children/young people is essential.

Outwood Academy Hindley is an 11-16 academy based in the friendly town of Wigan in Greater Manchester, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students' experience. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022, and as a member of the Outwood Family, we believe in putting Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives. We are a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, plus a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy, with offers exclusively for Outwood colleagues.