Advanced Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3065fe04-e93d-4124-9a56-36381a02eb60 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Empower Futures as an Advanced Teaching Assistant at Outwood Academy Haydock!
Are you passionate about education and driven to make a real difference in young lives? Outwood Academy Haydock, a thriving 11-16 academy serving the vibrant community of St Helens in Merseyside, is seeking an exceptional Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team! We're not just any school. Our recent "Good" Ofsted rating (September 2024) reflects our unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding education for every child. As part of the renowned Outwood Family since 2022, we offer a welcoming environment where students are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of our students and fostering their success.
As an integral part of our small team, you'll directly contribute to the progress and attainment of our students by providing invaluable learning support to individuals and small groups. Working under the direction of our talented teaching staff and/or line manager, you'll enjoy a dynamic role that embraces flexibility in various environments, including our online learning platforms and this could involve assisting students across multiple lessons and subject areas at one time.
We are looking for someone who brings a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people, solid foundational skills evidenced by Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent), a relevant Level 3 qualification relating to working with children and young people, confident IT skills to navigate and support learning in diverse environments, exceptional communication skills enabling you to build positive relationships with students and staff, and a warm, approachable manner with a positive attitude towards both staff and students.
Why choose Outwood Academy Haydock?
You'll be joining the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, a forward-thinking organisation deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional development is encouraged.
Ready to take the next step in your rewarding career?
If you're passionate about making a real impact and possess the skills and qualities we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. Be part of a team that's dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every student at Outwood Academy Haydock!
Please note: The Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
What the school offers its staff
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 dependent 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 policy 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
Further details about the role
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.
Outwood 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Empower Futures as an Advanced Teaching Assistant at Outwood Academy Haydock!
Are you passionate about education and driven to make a real difference in young lives? Outwood Academy Haydock, a thriving 11-16 academy serving the vibrant community of St Helens in Merseyside, is seeking an exceptional Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team! We're not just any school. Our recent "Good" Ofsted rating (September 2024) reflects our unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding education for every child. As part of the renowned Outwood Family since 2022, we offer a welcoming environment where students are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of our students and fostering their success.
As an integral part of our small team, you'll directly contribute to the progress and attainment of our students by providing invaluable learning support to individuals and small groups. Working under the direction of our talented teaching staff and/or line manager, you'll enjoy a dynamic role that embraces flexibility in various environments, including our online learning platforms and this could involve assisting students across multiple lessons and subject areas at one time.
We are looking for someone who brings a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people, solid foundational skills evidenced by Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent), a relevant Level 3 qualification relating to working with children and young people, confident IT skills to navigate and support learning in diverse environments, exceptional communication skills enabling you to build positive relationships with students and staff, and a warm, approachable manner with a positive attitude towards both staff and students.
Why choose Outwood Academy Haydock?
You'll be joining the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, a forward-thinking organisation deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional development is encouraged.
Ready to take the next step in your rewarding career?
If you're passionate about making a real impact and possess the skills and qualities we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. Be part of a team that's dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every student at Outwood Academy Haydock!
Please note: The Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
What the school offers its staff
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 dependent 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 policy 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
Further details about the role
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.
Outwood 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.