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Job Description
Teaching Assistant - Outwood Academy Carlton
Grade 3 SCP 5-6 – (£17,250.16- £17,915.22 Actual Salary) FTE £24,790 - £25,183
We are looking to recruit an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed and passionate about learning and who has the skills and determination to make a significant different to the lives of students and in sharing our single goal of ‘Students First’.
Job Description
Teaching Assistant - Outwood Academy Carlton
30 hours per week – Term Time plus 5 Inset Days (39 weeks) to start as soon as possible
Grade 3 SCP 5-6 – (£17,250.16- £17,915.22 Actual Salary) FTE £24,790 - £25,183
We are looking to recruit an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed and passionate about learning and who has the skills and determination to make a significant different to the lives of students and in sharing our single goal of ‘Students First’.
The role of Teaching Assistant across our Academy is to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with statements of special educational needs, under the direction of the class teacher.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression, or determined to be an outstanding member of our support team, Outwood Academy Carlton is the place for you.
Outwood Academy Carlton is an Ofsted Good rated, 11- 16 academy based in the friendly, attractive village of Carlton in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2016.
In October 2024, Ofsted noted that “students are taught to be ‘good human beings’ as part of the ethos at Outwood Academy Carlton” and that they “have a strong moral code and behave well in and outside of lessons”, including contributing to the wider community. Ofsted also noted that “leaders are determined that all students should succeed and be well prepared for life through a curriculum that develops their knowledge, skills and character”. Furthermore, Ofsted acknowledges that students who regularly attend school make strong progress as a result of the school’s rapid improvement.
We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.
With a holistic view of education, we value vocational, practical, creative and academic excellence equally, creating an environment where every student can shine.
We have won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also delighted to have been awarded the United Against Bullying Bronze Award from the Anti-Bullying Alliance of the National Children’s Bureau which demonstrates our commitment to stopping bullying and improving the wellbeing of our students. We are also very proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
We promote a culture of high expectation and we foster a highly positive environment of respect, recognition and mutual support. We promote equality and value the diversity. All staff roles contribute to this ethos.
You will be joining a highly regarded Trust that prides itself on a strong shared vision, innovative practice and effective organisation. We guarantee every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression within the Trust.
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.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the regarding the role, please contact Amanda Bate, SENDCO directly by email – a.bate@carlton.outwood.com
Please ensure within your application that your employment and education history are listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 midnight, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
To view the Job Description please click: here
To view the Person Specification please click: here
Closing Date: Thursday 1 May 2025 - 12 Noon
About Us
EMPLOYEE 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
Benefits
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 here
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.
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