Teaching Assistant

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 and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. This varied role spans classroom support, intervention management (including for SEND and EAL students), and helping to develop individualised student support plans. We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed, and passionate about learning, who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and shares our single goal of ‘Students First’. The role of Teaching Assistant across our Academy is to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher. Working pattern: 34 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Emma Jenkins (SENDCo) at e.jenkins@portland.outwood.com For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: Midday on 20 August 2026. Interview date to be confirmed. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 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.