Advanced Teaching Assistant
Nottinghamshire - UK
Job Summary
Role: Advanced Teaching Assistant
Academy: Outwood Academy Valley
Start Date: 01st June 2026
Salary (Actual Salary): 7061 to 7389
Working Pattern: 11.17 Hours Per Week Thursday & Friday Term Time only plus 5 days (39 weeks)
Are you a highly skilled and adaptable professional ready to take on a complex role supporting student achievement across all learning platforms Join us as an Advanced Teaching Assistant crucial in delivering targeted interventions and high-quality learning activities to individuals and small groups both physically and online. This is an opportunity for an experienced individual to monitor progress implement statutory development plans and support diverse student needs including those with SEND EAL and gifted/talented status.
Outwood Academy Valley is excited to offer this opportunity to work as an Advanced Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will provide classroom support and out of class support to our amazing children timetabled and planned by our inclusion department. You will be empowered with the knowledge to support the learning of our well rounded children. We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for children committed and passionate about learning; who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and share our goal of Students First.
Welcome from the Principal:
I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley a school where excellence innovation and opportunity create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. We are situated at the heart of the community in Worksop the Gateway to the Dukeries.
We are deeply committed to putting students first raising standards and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching allowing students to make exceptional progress through our knowledge-rich personalised curriculum. Our Performing Arts Department is a particular area of excellence.
If you are passionate about education we warmly invite you to join our dedicated team. We value and invest in our staff offering high-quality professional development and a collaborative environment. We operate as a supportive school family celebrating successes and working together with a shared sense of purpose.
If you share our values apply now and take the next step in your career with us.
To view the Support Staff recruitment bookletClick here
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please contact Rebecca Hardie SENDCO at
Closing date: Midday Thursday 23rd April 2026
Responsibilities
You will deliver planned learning activities and intervention programmes to small groups or individuals in various environments adjusting delivery based on student responses. A crucial element is involvement in assessing monitoring and recording student development and attainment via appropriate ICT systems especially tracking the impact of interventions.
The role requires supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and those for whom English is not their first language. Duties also include providing short-term cover for learning environments supporting the implementation of individual development plans (like EHCPs) managing resources and invigilating exams.
- To view the job description please clickhere.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification relating to working with children and young people. Essential experience includes working flexibly to meet business needs working in a school setting or with children/young people and previous experience supporting students in small group or one-to-one situations.
You must be skilled in delivering interventions and highly proficient in a range of educational ICT packages such as SIMS oCloud and Praising Stars. Effective communication confidentiality and the ability to relate empathetically to students and recognise potential safeguarding concerns are also necessary.
- To view the person specification please clickhere.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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 in ... View more