Teaching Assistant

Job DescriptionTeaching AssistantGrade 3 (SCP 5 - 6). Actual salary £15,186 - £15,440 per annum.28.5 hours per week. Term Time (38 Weeks)Temporary until 31 August 2025.Starting as soon as possibleWe are proud that Outwood Academy Brumby is rated Good by Ofsted. We are based in the friendly North Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe with easy access to stunning countryside. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012 ans has been transformed beyond recognition, having formerly been in Special Measures.As a Teaching Assistant you will promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to our students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher. Working in close collaboration with our Inclusion Team to deliver a curriculum that truly supports students, it is essential you have a passion for supporting students who experience barriers to learning.For the full Job Description, please click hereFor the full Person Specification, please click hereTo be successful you will have high aspirations for students, committed and has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our goal of 'Students First'.Should you require any further information, please contact Marion Chambers at [email protected] UsEMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive: A comprehensive induction and training process Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates Flexible family friendly policies from day one Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to: Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues Legal guidance Financial guidance and debt counselling Child and dependent care support and advice Support for managers We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include: Free flu vaccinations Free onsite parking Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing Access to various discount sites 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.We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. For more information on Outwood and a message from our CEO please click hereOutwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children's life chances within very quick timescales.We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.