Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant Outwood Academy Acklam
About the Role
Are you passionate about removing learning barriers and enabling every student to reach their potential? Join Outwood Academy Acklam as a Teaching Assistant, working closely with teachers to:
- Implement tailored learning activities for individuals and small groups
- Provide academic and pastoral support
- Work with SEND/EAL students and develop individual education plans (e.g., One Page Profiles, EHCPs)
- Contribute to student well-being through emotional and practical care
This dynamic role spans classroom assistance, intervention support (Bridge, PLC), exam invigilation, and educational visits.
Welcome from the Principal
"Thank you for your interest in joining us at Outwood Academy Acklam.
Our GOOD-rated, energy-filled academy in Middlesbrough offers:
- Nearly 1,200 bright, diverse students across years 7–11
- Cutting-edge facilities in a modern building
- Consistently high impact—see
Well Above Averageprogress on local benchmarks
We embody our ACKLAM values through every action, with staff who thrive in our outward-looking, inclusive school family.
If you love working with young people or ready to discover a supportive workplace, apply to make an impact."*
"For visits or queries, contact Grace Gill."
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Key Responsibilities
• Teaching cycle support: Deliver planned lessons, track progress, and offer feedback • Academic/Pastoral Care: Support students with barriers, emotional needs, or personal care (eating/dressing/hygiene) • Intervention Leadership: Assist responsibility for Bridge, PLC, and action planning • Inclusivity: Collaborate on SEND/EAL strategies, including One Page Profiles and EHCPs • Education Visits: Escort/expect student groups outside of school • Examinations: Invigilate formal assessments (e.g., mocks/external exams)
Note: Full role details available here.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Proven experience working with children/young people (educational/support setting preferred)
- Strong communication skills and adaptability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and awareness of data protection/GDPR
- Commitment to ongoing training per medical/care plans
- Willingness to undergo DBS and safeguarding checks
Desirable:
- Prior work with SEND/EAL learners
- Handling of challenging behaviours/timekeeping in situational-responsive roles
Full persona specification here.
About Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
OGAT’s mission is excellence through staff development:
- Recruit. Develop. Retain.—Our Outwood Institute of Education (OIE) nurtures talent from recruitment to career growth.
- Faculty thrive here with flexibility, security, and work-life balance.
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Benefits
Aimed at your growth, security, and well-being: ✔ Competitive Pay—€18,853–€19,152 (progression guaranteed) ✔ Pension—Auto-enrolled in the LGPS ✔ Training—Access to CPD, apprenticeships, & vocational quals ✔ Flex—Enhanced leave (25 days+ BH), SDP, and familial support ✔ Wellbeing: On-site parking, discounts, EAP, and safeguarding resources ✔ Diversity/Inclusion: Celebrate our community’s culture and shared aspirations
"Join us to make a lasting difference! Apply now." [N/A] —Further benefit info here #, [CEO message](#](#).
Additional Notes
- Process: All applications undergo DBS, safeguarding clearances
- Deadline: Opens “early,” monitored closely until filled
- Corporate Commitment: We adhere actively to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
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