Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Job Description
Role
Teaching Assistant
2 Temporary Positions, 56.5 hours
Academy: Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £19285.47 - £19591.52 (Grade 3)
Working Pattern: Average working week FTE 1 - 32.5 Per Week, Term Time + 1 Weeks
Location: Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, Chesterfield
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Ian Cooper
About Us
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall is an 11-16 academy based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, near Derby and Sheffield. We are part of the Outwood Family of Schools and Outwood Grange Academies Trust. We are committed to providing the best education for every child, focusing on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
As part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we offer extensive CPD opportunities and are committed to the Outwood vision of putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.
About The Role
We are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to making a significant difference to the lives of our students. The role of Teaching Assistant is to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support under the direction of the class teacher.
Responsibilities:
- Integral to the teaching cycle
- Implementing planned learning activities
- Supporting the teacher in monitoring and recording student progress
- Providing constructive feedback to students
- Supporting students with special educational needs (SEND) or English as an additional language (EAL)
- Assisting in the development of individual plans like One Page Profiles and EHCPs
- Supporting student social and emotional well-being
- Assisting with eating, dressing, and hygiene where required
- Providing cover and assistance in intervention settings like the Bridge and PLC
- Assisting in escorting and supervising students on educational visits
- Invigilating formal examinations
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Qualifications
We require candidates with experience in a school environment or directly with children and young people. Essential skills include:
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, following general data protection regulations
- Willingness 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.
For the Person Specification, click here.
About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays for non-term time staff (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis).
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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For further information on employee benefits, click here. To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO, click here.
Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page.
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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