Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Shafton

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £ £18,395.37 - £19104.89 (Grade 3/SC P5-6)

Working Pattern: 31 hours per week, Over 5 Days, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:25 to 15:00. Tuesday 08:25 to 15:35. Term Time plus 1 Weeks (39 weeks)

Permanent Position

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

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton.

As Principal, I am thrilled to introduce our academy, a true place of belonging in Shafton, Barnsley. Kindness, compassion, high standards, and the highest quality teaching are our core business every single day.

Having worked in this school community for 26 years, I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish. Every member of staff is deeply committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. Many colleagues have been part of our journey from the start, and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring to our young people and the whole community.

As part of the Outwood Family, renowned for transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion and dedication.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Kate Wragg (SENDcO) at Sign in to view email.

You will be integral to the teaching cycle, implementing planned learning activities, supporting the teacher in monitoring and recording student progress, and providing constructive feedback to students. You will support students with special educational needs (SEND) or English as an additional language (EAL), assisting in the development of individual plans like One Page Profiles and EHCPs.

Duties include supporting student social and emotional well-being, assisting with eating, dressing, and hygiene where required, and providing cover and assistance in intervention settings like the Bridge and PLC. You will also assist in escorting and supervising students on educational visits and invigilate formal examinations.

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We require candidates with experience of working effectively either within a school environment or directly with children and young people. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet business needs. Essential skills include proficiency in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, following general data protection regulations.

Candidates must be willing to undertake necessary training to assist students, including meeting medical or care plan agreements. Previous experience working with children with Special Needs and/or challenging behaviours is desirable.

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