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Specialist Teaching Assistant (Numeracy)

Outwood Academy Ormesby

Middlesbrough

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Salary:
Grade 9, SCP 22-25 (£25,744.23 to £27,779.38)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 November 2025

Job overview

About the Academy

Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region.

Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area.

At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the SLT and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education.

Outwood Academy Ormesby is looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching assistant who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people.

About the Role

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 Numeracy. As a Specialist Teaching Assistant you will be required to work closely with members of our Inclusion Team and have the energy and creativity to develop and inspire students learning. A key focus will be to support student intervention and increase student’s ability to access all areas of the Numeracy curriculum and embed and develop numeracy skills, 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.

About the Department

Are you a maths enthusiast ready to inspire the next generation? Do you dream of a career where you can truly make a difference? Look no further. You've found your place.

At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we're not just a collection of schools, we're a family driven by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives. With a proven track record of success and a reputation for excellence, we're one of the oldest and largest multi-academy trusts in the country. We're passionate about providing a world-class education for every student, and maths is at the heart of that mission. We're on a mission to put this vital subject at the heart of every child's learning journey, and we need passionate educators like you to join us.

Outwood and Outwood Academy Ormesby is THE place to be for maths:

  • Become the best you can be: Elevate your teaching through our renowned Outwood Institute of Education programmes and access to the very best national and international CPD opportunities.
  • Lead the way: We're committed to nurturing the future leaders of maths education. Could that be you?
  • Join a thriving community: Collaborate and share best practice with a network of 42 schools and passionate maths specialists across all key stages (3-18 years).
  • Make a real impact: Help us unlock life-changing opportunities for all students, including the most vulnerable.
  • Enjoy a balanced life: Benefit from our commitment to workload reduction and innovative technology that empowers teachers.

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact us if they have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the academy.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

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Closing date: Midday on 5 November 2025.

Interview date: 13 November 2025.

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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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About Outwood Academy Ormesby

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Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Associate Executive Principal: Gemma Trattles

We are an 11-16 academy based in the large, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

The academy received a good judgement in their 2017 Ofsted inspection. However in July 2022 the academy was given a notice to improve judgement. Leadership has significantly changed and a comprehensive improvement plan has been implemented to secure sustainable long term change for the academy. It is an exciting time to join the academy’s committed team and join them on this important improvement journey.

Taking a holistic approach to education, valuing vocational, practical, creative, and academic qualities equally, we believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.

The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally. We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

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