Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Acadamy: Outwood Academy Acklam Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary: £15,429 – £15,673 Working Pattern: 26 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days
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
- Provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups
- Support classroom management
- Manage intervention programs, including for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and EAL (English as an Additional Language) students
- Help develop and execute individualised student support plans
Welcome from the Principal
Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.
As Principal, I’m incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We’re home to nearly 1,200 students, supported by our spectacular facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a strong, inclusive community.
Our passionate teachers and pastoral team are committed to driving progress, with consistently improving outcomes. We are the highest-performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index, achieving "Well Above Average" progress. Everything we do is guided by our ACKLAM values.
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We are an outward-facing school, celebrating diversity and expanding opportunities for both our students and community. Staff thrive here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to apply today—or arrange a visit.
For questions or to schedule a tour, contact Grace Gill, HR Admin Assistant: ✉️ g.gill@acklam.outwood.com
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) Benefits
OGAT invests in staff development through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE), ensuring we recruit, nurture, and retain exceptional talent.
What We Offer You:
Secure Pay & Pension
- Competitive salary with automatic pay progression
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Training & Progression
- Access to diverse CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities
- Apprenticeship and vocational qualification programs
Flexibility & Leave
- Flexible family policies
- Enhanced occupational benefits (no qualifying period required)
- 25 days holiday (calculated pro-rata for part-time) + bank holidays for non-term time staff
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Wellbeing & Perks
- Dedicated mental well-being strategy
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discounts
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we invite you to apply now.
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Note: If applying from an external site, visit our careers page for direct application links.
Key Commitments
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to: ✦ Safeguarding pupils ✦ Compliance with safer recruitment practices ✦ All appointments follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE guidelines)
Shortlisted candidates must pass: ✅ Online checks ✅ Enhanced DBS clearance ✅ Satisfactory references ✅ Suitable checks to work with children
Please note: Applications may close earlier than advertised if filled.
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