Specialist Teaching Assistant - Maths
Specialist Teaching Assistant - Maths
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We are proud that Outwood Academy Portland is rated Good by Ofsted. We are an 11-18 academy based in the large friendly town of Worksop near Sheffield and Nottingham. For further details on Worksop click here
We welcome applications from educators seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities to join our academy.
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 have an exceptionalculture and student behaviour which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme.
Overwhelmingly staff are upbeat about the school. They value the positive changes in the schools culture. They appreciate training opportunities. They welcome steps to make their workload more manageable. Staff morale is positive and they are very proud to be part of the school. - Ofsted November 2024.
Our academy provides a wide range of extended learning opportunities including access to a variety of online learning programmes intranet subject resources small group catch up interventions after school academic support sessions and well planned homework to enable students to extend and complement their learning.
We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also 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.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
Are you an enthusiastic dynamic and inspirational individual with a passion for Mathematics Do you believe in the power of education to change lives
Outwood Academy Portland is seeking an outstanding Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Maths team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our high-performing Maths department using your energy and creativity to develop students learning unlock their potential and support their journey towards personalised academic and life-skill outcomes.
About the Role:
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant you will be at the heart of our mission to ensure every student can access and thrive in all areas of the curriculum and school life. You will collaborate with established and supportive teachers and support staff who are committed to delivering excellent teaching that is relevant exciting innovative and truly transformational.
Your key focus will be to enhance student provision particularly in Maths proactively embedding and developing essential literacy and numeracy skills. Youll adopt a personalised approach to planning and delivering a bespoke curriculum ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Student-Centric Support: Managing a dedicated caseload of students providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assessment & Progress: Assessing the needs of students and using your detailed knowledge and specialist Maths skills to significantly support their educational progress attainment and preparation for adulthood.
- Targeted Intervention: Designing and delivering impactful intervention programs to individuals and small groups preparing relevant and appropriate learning experiences in conjunction with Maths department staff.
- Collaborative Planning: Working proactively with members of the Maths department to improve attainment through personalised learning strategies.
- Progress Tracking & Communication: Meticulously tracking and monitoring student life skill targets and/or EHCP outcomes discussing progress effectively with parents/carers and collaboratively agreeing on new targets/EHCP outcomes at interim reviews.
What Were Looking For:
- A genuine passion for Mathematics and the ability to inspire a love for the subject in students.
- Enthusiasm dynamism and an inspirational approach to supporting young people.
- Proven energy and creativity to develop engaging learning experiences.
- Strong skills in embedding and developing literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students colleagues and parents.
- A commitment to personalised learning and inclusive education.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
Why Join Outwood Academy Portland
- High-Performing Team: Become part of a supportive and successful Maths department and a dedicated Inclusion team.
- Transformational Impact: Play a crucial role in a department that delivers exciting innovative and life-changing education.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside established professionals who value teamwork and mutual support.
- Student-Focused Culture: Contribute to a school that prioritizes personalised outcomes and student well-being.
- Our Vision for Maths: We are committed to:
- Developing student proficiency in all areas of numeracy including problem-solving verbal reasoning and mathematical communication.
- Providing a varied and stimulating curriculum that responds to student needs and broadens their understanding of the world.
- Encouraging creativity experimentation with mathematical language and confidence in communicating ideas.
- Fostering a culture where students are eager and equipped to tackle mathematical problems in unfamiliar contexts.
Ready to make a real difference
If you are passionate about Maths and committed to helping students achieve their full potential we would love to hear from you.
A message from Carolyn Blundell Community Executive Principal
As the Community Executive Principal Im excited to share why joining our team offers a unique and rewarding experience that goes beyond working in a single school - if you choose to become a part of the team you will influence the lives of over 6000 young people; shaping their futures by raising standards and transforming lives.
Imagine being part of a supportive network of four Outwood academies across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is what it means to be part of our Outwood community and its something Im passionate about fostering in my role. Across the learning community we host joint senior team meetings schedule regular learning walks in different schools for colleagues (at all levels) work with local businesses to secure student opportunities and enrichments and are constantly developing mechanisms for working with parents. We have fostered a culture of sharing the very best practice across the community and are committed to providing world class professional development for teaching and support staff.
With us you will have the opportunity to:
Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools: Share best practices participate in joint projects and learn from a diverse range of experienced professionals.
Develop your skills and expertise: Benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities and contribute to a dynamic learning community.
Make a bigger impact: Your contributions will extend beyond your own classroom and school influencing and supporting colleagues and students across the community.
Be part of something bigger: Experience the strength and support of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.
I work closely with each academy in our community to facilitate this collaboration ensuring that we are sharing our strengths learning from each other and constantly striving for improvement. This creates a truly unique and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We also look to extend and enrich the lives of our students ensuring they too benefit from being part of a wider community than the one in which they live.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Part-Time
