Specialist Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days

Temporary for 2025/26 academic year

About the role

We are looking for an outstanding individual who is enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational to join our team as a Specialist Teaching Assistant. 

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant at Outwood Alternative Provision Eston you will be required to work closely with Teachers and Hub Coordinators 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 literacy (especially reading) and numeracy skills, working proactively with other members of the team to improve attainment, by adopting a personalised approach towards planning and delivery of a bespoke curriculum. The successful candidate 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 candidate 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 teaching 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.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons to small classes as required.

About the Centre

Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is a unique centre that caters for students from Outwood Academies in the Tees Valley Area who require additional support due to behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health challenges.

Our commitment to inclusion drives us to provide a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable students who exhibit challenging behaviours and are at risk of exclusion. With smaller class sizes, we prioritise personal development and student wellbeing without compromising academic excellence.

To view the job description, please click here.

To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Faye Stephenson on f.stephenson@eston.outwood.com

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Closing date: 8.00am on 2 June 2025.

Interview date: 6 June 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.