Teaching Assistant
Outwood Academy Haydock
St Helens, Merseyside
- £17,802 - £18,489 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 3: £17,802 - £18,489 | Actual salary range for 30 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2026
Job overview
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 individualized student support plans.
Welcome from the Principal
I am truly proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Haydock. Nestled in the vibrant, historic community of Haydock, St Helens, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.
What truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Haydock are dedicated, passionate individuals motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and staff well-being, constantly striving to provide the very best learning experience for every child.
As a proud member of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people.
I look forward to meeting you.
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If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Robert Artingstall, SENDCo, via email: r.artingstall@haydock.outwood.com
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Closing date: Midday on 4 June 2026.
Interview date: 10 June 2026.
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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.
About Outwood Academy Haydock
- Outwood Academy Haydock
- Clipsley Lane, St. Helens
- Merseyside
- WA11 0JG
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Phil Abram
Outwood Academy Haydock is an 11-16 academy, based in the former mining village of Haydock, within the large Merseyside town of St Helens.
Part of the Outwood Family since 2022, 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.
We are proud of our curriculum, which is designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience coupled with our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.
We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.
As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.
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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