Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
Role: Teaching Assistant
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary: £19,286–£19,591 (pro-rated for part-time)
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week (term time only + 5 days)
About the Role
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 while providing essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups.
This exciting role involves:
- Supporting targeted intervention programs, including for students with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) and EAL (English as an Additional Language)
- Assisting in classroom operations and facilitating personalised learning plans
- Offering structured one-to-one and small-group tuition to maximise young people’s potential
- Collaborating with school leadership, pupils, and nongroup adults
Welcome from the Principal
"Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam—a GOOD-rated, energetic, and inclusive 11–16 academy serving nearly 1,200 students in Middlesbrough.
We pride ourselves on:
- A spectacular building and state-of-the-art facilities that create an inspiring learning environment
- Strong, inclusive community values rooted in our unique ACKLAM ethos
- Consistently outstanding student outcomes, including being the highest-performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index (with ‘Well Above Average’ progress)
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The richness of our diverse staff and the breadth of opportunities for our students and families make Outwood Acklam a place where achievements go hand-in-hand with happiness. We’d love for you to join us—whether on the school tour pathway or as an applicant.
For queries, please contact: Grace Gill, HR Admin Assistant g.gill@acklam.outwood.com "
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) Commitment
The Trust prioritises staff development through the Outwood Institute of Education to sustain excellence and retention. They invest in your growth via in-house training, leadership apprenticeships, and accredited vocational qualifications.
What We Offer You
An empowering, well-considered package that balances professional growth, security, and your personal well-being:
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Secure Pay & Pension
- Competitive salary with automatic annual progression
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Training & Career Progression
- Comprehensive CPD program open to all staff
- Vocational apprenticeships & leadership development opportunities
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Flexible Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced family policies (including part-time adjustments)
- 25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays for staff on the non-term-time pattern
- Pro-rata holiday for part-time colleagues
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Wellbeing & Perks
- A dedicated mental health and wellbeing strategy
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discounts & access to a Employee Assistance Programme
“If you’re searching for a role where your work truly transforms lives, we welcome your application.”
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Essential Safeguarding Requirements
Outwood Grange Academies Trust adheres to the statutory safeguarding framework and aspirational "Schools Standards" in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024). Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Enhanced DBS security checks
- Satisfactory references and vetted suitability assessments
Compliance with this process is mandatory for all screening.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
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