Teaching Assistant

Student Support Role - Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Normanby

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Permanent

Salary (Actual Salary): Grade 3, SCP 5-6 (£19,285, - £19,592) 

Working Pattern:  32.5 hours, Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 3.15pm, term time only, plus 5 days

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be essential in promoting the learning and welfare of students, including those with Statements of Special Educational Needs. You will work in close, direct collaboration with the teaching body to deliver the current curriculum, ensuring all students are actively engaged in their education. 

This demanding role requires you to support the management of classroom behaviour and work effectively across a variety of settings: whole-class exercises, small focus groups, and on a one-to-one basis. We seek an individual with high aspirations for every student and the determination to make a significant difference to their lives.

• Job Description can be found here: Click Here
• Person Specification can be found here: Click Here

When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

 A message about Outwood Academy Normanby from our Principal:

Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We are delighted you are considering joining our team and I am proud to share more about our academy, our community, and the exciting opportunities that await you here.

Outwood Academy Normanby serves the communities of Normanby, South Bank, Grangetown and Eston in Teesside. These are communities with a rich history and a strong sense of local pride. Like many areas, they also face socio-economic challenges. This context means that our students arrive with a diverse range of experiences and starting points. This presents a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate about making a real difference.

At Outwood Academy Normanby it is our clear intent that all students deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. This unwavering belief drives everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in life.

Working at Outwood Academy Normanby is not without its challenges. You will be teaching and nurturing students who may have experienced significant disadvantages, and who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, and possess a genuine commitment to inclusive practices. You will need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure every student thrives.

However, the rewards of working in this community are immense. Seeing the progress our students make, witnessing their confidence grow, and knowing that you have played a part in shaping their futures is an incredibly powerful and fulfilling experience. We are a close-knit and supportive staff team who are dedicated to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the Outwood Family of Schools.

We always recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a tangible and sustained difference to the lives of our students. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and celebrate the rewards of working in our community, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our academy and our values, and welcome visits to our school to meet with me and our team.

Mark Robinson

Please contact our HR team on should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the department to see what we have to offer. If you share our vision of "Students First", then why not join our family?