Specialist Teaching Assistant

7 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Full time

Specialist Teaching Assistant - English

Outwood Academy City

Permanent. 34 hours a week.

Term time 39 weeks + 5 days

OGAT Grade 9 NJC 22-25 Grade Salary - 31, ,945 Actual Salary - 24, ,770.10

Serving the bustling city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy City was constructed in 2011 with state-of-the-art facilities and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust three years later. The school has undergone a huge transformation for its 1200 students, with an innovative curriculum and a personalised approach to learning enabling them to realise their vocational, practical, creative and academic abilities.

This was recognised by Ofsted in February 2019, when the academy was judged 'Good with Outstanding Leadership'. Inspectors noted that, "Leaders and teachers demonstrate high expectations for all pupils. They are determined that pupils achieve well in their subjects".

We are looking for an outstanding individual who is enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational to join our Inclusion team as a Specialist Teaching Assistant, with a specialism in English. As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will be required to work closely with members of our Inclusion team and will have the energy and creativity to develop and inspire students' learning, life skills and personalised outcomes.

A key focus will be to support student provision and increase students' ability to access all areas of the curriculum and school life. As part of the role, you will possess the skills to embed and develop English, working proactively with other members of the Inclusion team to improve attainment, by adopting a personalised approach towards planning and delivery of a bespoke curriculum.

The successful candidates will work to support students in all necessary provisions. A key focus will be to increase students' ability to access all areas of the curriculum. Examples of the work the successful candidates will be expected to deliver are to:

  • Take responsibility for a caseload of students inside and outside of the classroom during structured or unstructured time.
  • Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students' educational progress and attainment and prepare them for adulthood.
  • Deliver intervention programs to individuals and small groups, preparing relevant and appropriate learning experiences in conjunction with the department staff.
  • Track and monitor student life skill targets and/or EHCP outcomes, discussing progress with parents and agreeing new targets/EHCP outcomes at Interim Reviews.

What will we do for you?

  • A competitive salary with pay progression
  • A fantastic pension and additional benefits
  • Flexible family friendly policies from day one
  • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

Further information on employee benefits can be found here.

To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.

This vacancy is being managed by our Recruitment Partner at Hays. If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Adele Roberts our Recruitment Partner at Hays on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) or email:

Closing Date: Monday 3rd June 2024 at 12 noon Interview Date: Thursday 6th June 2024

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or 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.

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