About the Academy:
Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school.
The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.
Specialist Teaching Assistant
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with members of our Inclusion Team and will require the energy and creativity to develop and inspire students learning. This is a temporary post to support the delivery of Miskin reading intervention. A key focus will be to support student intervention and increase student’s ability to access all areas of the curriculum within the subject area. You will embed and develop literacy skills, working proactively with other members of the Inclusion Team to improve attainment, by adopting a personalised approach towards planning and delivery of a bespoke curriculum.
Examples of work includes:
Taking responsibility for a caseload of students inside and outside of the classroom during structured or unstructured time.
Assessing the needs of students and using detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students educational progress and attainment.
Delivering intervention programs to individuals and small groups, preparing relevant and appropriate learning experiences in conjunction with the department staff.
About us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of over 40 schools.
Within the Teesside area we have 7 Secondary Schools and 1 Alternative provision, all of which work collaboratively in a shared aim of providing an Outstanding quality of Education to students across the Teesside region, from Redcar over to Stockton, this is an opportunity for you to be a part of this journey.
Alongside our in-school support, you will also have the opportunity to work with various Directors and Department Heads, access to leadership roles in the DEEPS Structure as well as access to a wealth of other CPD opportunities such as NPQs through the Outwood Institute of Education.
Safeguarding notice
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.”