Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Portland

Start Date: 01/10/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £20,175 - £20,495 (Grade 3, SCP5-6)

Working Pattern: 34 Hours Per Week, Term Time only (39 weeks)

Are you passionate about removing learning barriers and enabling every student to reach their potential? Join us as a Teaching Assistant, working directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide essential academic and welfare support to individuals and small groups. This varied role spans classroom support, intervention management (including for SEND and EAL students), and helping to develop individualized student support plans.

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.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Emma Jenkins (SENDCo) at