Temporary Advanced Teaching Assistant

Outwood Academy Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, term time (plus 5 days). Full time, with part time considered. Temporary until 31/08/2027.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/2027
• Actual salary: £18,965 - £20,108

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 Temporary Advanced Teaching Assistant (until 31/08/2027) 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 student progress by delivering planned learning activities under the direction of the class teacher. Your role will focus on supporting students to access the curriculum within both classroom and online learning environments, facilitating the effective use of adaptive technology and specialist resources—such as laptops, speech-to-text software, and magnification aids—to promote independence and engagement. This dynamic role involves assisting across multiple lessons and subjects, while also supporting student health, safety, and wellbeing by monitoring movement around the academy. This includes overseeing transitions and emergency procedures while maintaining an appropriate distance to encourage student independence. Furthermore, you will be responsible for monitoring and recording progress and responses to learning through agreed systems, sharing any concerns with the SEND team as required.

We are looking for someone who brings a genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people, supported by solid foundational skills evidenced by Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent) and a relevant Level 3 qualification relating to working with children and young people. You will need confident IT skills to navigate diverse environments and support the use of specialist learning tools, alongside exceptional communication skills that enable you to build positive relationships with both students and staff. A warm, approachable manner and a positive attitude are essential for success in this role.

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 (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

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About Outwood Academy Haydock

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 819 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Haydock website
• Email address: r.artingstall@haydock.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-haydock

We are an 11-16 academy based in the former mining village of Haydock, within the large Merseyside town of St Helens and we are proud to say that our school was cited as a 'Good' school in our recent Ofsted inspection.

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

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