Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EPThis job expired on 8 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
8 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,666.85 - £21,323.15 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 2, SCP 3-5 (FTE £24,027 to £24,790)
Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover job summary
We are seeking to appoint a committed and motivated teaching assistant for a period of maternity cover, at Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy. Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is part of the Ormiston Academies Trust.
Working 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, for 39 weeks per year (school term time plus 5 inset days).
Our motto – Lucere Aude (Dare To Shine) – truly reflects what we hope for, for all of our students. We want to instil confidence, ambition and a determination to succeed. Our students will leave OBA as forward-thinking young adults who have the skills and knowledge to have a successful and rewarding life, full of opportunity. Our sponsor, our governors, our staff and our students all feel an immense sense of pride to be a part of OBA. It is our time to shine.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About you
The appointed person will consistently deliver high-quality learning opportunities to our students, ensuring standards of behaviour, engagement and achievement are evident at all times. Our ideal candidate will have have good subject knowledge along with a record of successful professional practice and have an awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies.
To speak to someone about this role, or to arrange a tour of our academy, please email your contact details and availability to recruitment@ob-ac.co.uk
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us and help shape the future of our students, we encourage you to apply today! The closing date for applications is 8 July 2025. Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all students are able to learn in an environment which is both safe and supportive, whilst recognising the individual needs of all our students.
In order to support the safeguarding work undertaken here at the academy, we have a dedicated safeguarding team who are available should you or your child have concerns about any safeguarding issues.
About Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 829 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy website
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