Specialist Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 PD days

Outwood Academy Normanby, Middlesbrough, seeks Specialist TAs to take responsibility for one of the following areas: SEMH support in schools, Reading and Literacy interventions, and Numeracy interventions. These are newly created positions for the 22/23 academic year.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with members of our Inclusion Team and will require 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 curriculum. You will embed and develop literacy and 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.

We have Specialist Teaching Assistant positions to focus on the following areas:

• Literacy - Intervention, Miskin and Accelerated Reader
• Numeracy – Intervention
• SEMH – Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Examples of work includes:

• Taking responsibility for a caseload of students inside and outside of the classroom during structured or unstructured time.
• Assessing the needs of students and using detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students educational progress and attainment.
• Delivering intervention programmes to individuals and small groups, preparing relevant and appropriate learning experiences in conjunction with the department staff.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is recognised as one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country. We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key in securing student success and ensuring professional development opportunities is part of our transformation model. 

 Please note that CVs will not be accepted as part of our recruitment process. If you require further information please contact Kirsty Logan, HR Assistant via k.logan@normanby.outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: 8.00am on 9 January 2023.

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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.