Teaching Assistants (Maternity Cover)

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.

To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here

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

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.
- For the Person Specification please Click Here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Zf2tkYP58mI-03GrfIrB7YhV9LYMjHE/view?usp=drive_link)