Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant

Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Alne

Start Date: December 2026

Salary (Actual Salary): Grade 3, SCP 5-6 £18,141.89 - £18,430.21

Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 2 Inset days

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 individualised student support plans.

Welcome from the Principal:

Outwood Primary Academy Alne is based in the beautiful village of Alne, North Yorkshire. We are just a few miles from Easingwold, which was recently rated by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the North. Yorkshire is a beautiful place to live but we also benefit from strong transport links and opportunities locally. We have strong connections to our community and work closely with organisations within it wherever possible.

Our academy has been part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust since 2021, a partnership that has enabled us to benefit from a strong network of support and expertise.

We aspire for the very best for each and every one of our children, nurturing each child’s unique talents and abilities in an inclusive environment. Our staff team are passionate and experienced, each of whom is committed to providing an exceptional learning experience.

We invite you to visit Outwood Primary Academy Alne and see for yourself what makes us so special.

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 at least a Level two Functional skills in Maths and English, 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.
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