Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant (2 Posts) Academy: Outwood Academy Newbold Start Date: As soon as possible Actual Salary and Working Pattern: Temporary, 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2027 - £15,938.28 to £16,191.59 Permanent, 34 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - £20,842.37 - £21,173.61 Located in the attractive village of Newbold in Chesterfield, a short drive from the beauty of the Peak District in Derbyshire and the thriving city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy Newbold is a school with a clear and persuasive ethos.

We believe that children never achieve their full potential if their time at school is wasted, and consequently we expect our staff to bring out the best in each and every student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility – towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world.

We are extremely proud of the transformation our academy has started and our welcoming and supportive culture and climate will engage you immediately. If you share our worldview and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Chesterfield, you can join us in transforming futures. Required to start as soon as possible, we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit two Teaching Assistants.

The successful candidates will work across the curriculum to support students with varying needs in mainstream lessons, as well as work with individual or small groups of students. You will need to work flexibly as part of our Inclusion Team and have experience of working within a school environment. You should have the ability to deal with vulnerable students.

Outwood Academy Newbold places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment. 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. For the full Job Description please Click Here 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. For the Person Specification please Click Here