Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants (Grade 3 – SCP 5-6)
Location: Outwood Academy Newbold, Newbold, Chesterfield
Positions Available
- Position 1: 27 hours and 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year – £16,319.41 to £16,578.40
- Position 2: 34 hours, 39 weeks per year – £20,176.73 to £20,496.93
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Outwood Academy Newbold is seeking two Teaching Assistants to support students of varying needs in mainstream curriculum lessons and specialised interventions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing individual or small-group support to students, including those with additional needs
- Supporting the Inclusion Team in a flexible, dynamic school setting
- Working closely with teachers to create a positive learning climate and enhance student attainment
- Demonstrating the ability to engage with vulnerable students appropriately
- Contributing to policies and initiatives that ensure all students thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally
Our school has a clear vision: no child’s potential should be wasted. By joining us, you’ll play a vital role in transforming futures through a diverse curriculum and a culture that prioritises success.
About Outwood Academy Newbold
Our high-performing academy is set in the scenic village of Newbold, near the Peak District and the city of Sheffield. We combine vibrant urban life with the charm of a village while ensuring our students receive the personalised support and high-quality education they deserve.
Key principles we uphold:
✔ Student-centred approach – Every child’s full potential is our goal. ✔ Guided education – Extra help for those needing support, while students flourish in a motivational, future-focused environment. ✔ Empowerment – Fostering responsibility towards self, others, and the community. ✔ School community – Welcoming, inclusive, and transformational for students and staff alike.
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About Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Founded with the mission to change lives through education, Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) sponsors over 40 schools across the UK, encompassing primary, junior, and secondary levels.
Our philosophy is rooted in a history of proven success, rooted in:
🔹 Accelerating progress – Our transformative methods improve life chances rapidly. 🔹 Regeneration – We believe in communities first, redistributing school power and results for the betterment of the entire locality. 🔹 Ethical vision – Open all doors to education, ensuring excellence for every student regardless of background.
OGAT’s mission is equally rooted in wellbeing and sustainability—we prioritise not just academic excellence, but positive life growth and community empowerment.
Key Requirements
- Experience (or willingness to learn) in supporting students with varying abilities or needs in a school environment.
- Ability to work flexibly with vulnerable students, acting with compassion, professionalism, and adaptability.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Completion of all enhanced DBS checks (mandatory for the role).
- Competency in leadership and mentorship — ability to guide students towards personal and academic growth.
Benefits Package
Joining Outwood Grange Academies Trust offers a comprehensive and supportive benefits package, including:
- Salary range as advertised, plus annual increments linked to inflation.
- Generous training – Access to free accredited courses and apprenticeships, including Masters-level qualifications.
- Value-for-money defined pension plan – A competitive, contributing pension scheme aligned with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements – Tailored to your needs from day one.
- Enhanced plans – Extended maternity, adoption, and paternal leave with no qualifying period.
- Paid leave entitlement – Starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (full holiday accrual increases with length of service).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free expert support for work-life balance, mental health, counselling, legal guidance, financial advice, and childcare assistance.
- Practical support – Online resilience training for students and staff.
- Health and wellness benefits:
- Dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy with menopause champions.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee discounts, including competitively priced car leasing via Synergy, along with access to discount schemes.
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Important Notes
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The role requires full commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare and adherence to our safer recruitment policies and government guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
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Essential DBS checks will be confirmed on shortlisted candidates.
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Recruitment timeline flexibility — we reserve the right to close recruitment early, confirmed via communication after 12 noon on a specified closing date. For further details or questions, contact:
[Bethan Oades](# – SEND Officer) – b.oades@newbold.outwood.com
Find Out More
Interested in joining our mission? Read more from our CEO about working with us here.
Outwood – changing lives through education. 🌟
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