Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)

Tonge Moor Primary Academy, Bolton, BL2 2PF

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.21 Hourly

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover) job summary

JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Head teacher responsible for specific phase.

PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist teachers in planning, delivery and assessment of pupils.

CONTRACT: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days

DUTIES:

A Supporting the Pupils

To aid the children to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and independently by

• Supporting the teacher in planning learning activities
• Supporting the delivery of learning
• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Motivating and encouraging children as required
• Supporting children with challenging behaviour where necessary
• Supporting the teacher in the evaluation of learning activities
• Promoting independence
• To establish supportive relationships with children and engage with their parents.
• To be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of interventions.

B Supporting the Teachers

• To support the teaching team by making contributions in planning.
• To administer appropriate assessments and to record progress made by the children.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• To participate in the evaluation of planned activities and assessments.
• To deliver interventions and keep records as required.
• To provide regular feedback about the children to the teacher through observations.
• To attend progress meetings and feedback the progress made by individual children.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher.

C Supporting the School

• To uphold the school ethos, vision and values at all times.
• To attend relevant in-service training
• To adhere to school policies and procedures
• Any other tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the department you are working in e.g. Christmas Production, School trips, new intake meeting etc.

Benefits

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
• Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
• Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
• Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
• Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
• Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
• Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
• A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Our Academy Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children through education and personal development. Each child is unique. We encourage and support every child through their exciting journey within our trust equipping them with the skills they need for the future. Our approach is based on sharing excellence within our trust, recruiting, training and retaining the highest calibre of staff who share our vision of enlightening, enriching, empowering and evolving a generation through education. ‘Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering and Evolving generations through education’ We offer a fantastic supportive place to work along with flexible work opportunities, including hybrid working, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.  The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tonge Moor Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tonge Moor Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tonge-moor-primary-academy

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