Advanced Literacy Teaching Assistant

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. About the Role: The role of an Advanced Literacy Teaching Assistant is to promote the learning and welfare of children by providing practical and learning support to children, including those with Education Health Care Plans, under the direction of the class teacher SENDCo or the extended inclusion team. In this role you will be expected to assess, monitor and record student development, progress and attainment through our school systems.A key focus will be to support student intervention and increase student's ability to access all areas of the curriculum and embed and develop literacy.Using this data you will help to support and implement individual development plans, termly reviews and healthcare plans. Other duties will include establishing and maintaining relationships with families, arranging or providing resources for lessons and providing short term cover within our inclusion spaces.As this is an advanced role, it is essential that applicants have experience of working in a school environment with young people, as well as holding a level 3 qualification that relates to working with children and young people. What the school offers its staff What will we do for you? The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.

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 with EXCEPTIONAL leadership.

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
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