Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Tyndale Primary School, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5EX17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £21234 - £22634 per annum
Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary
Tyndale Primary School is looking for a team player with a great work ethic to be able to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and developmental needs of pupils. They will be able to assist teachers in the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.
The post holder will be able to work flexibly throughout all key stages of the school. This post would suit an enthusiastic, self motivated individual with a positive , ‘can-do’ attitude.
The school is looking for someone who will quickly form positive relationships with children and the Tyndale team to support them and continue to develop the inspiring provision that has been established.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To supervise and support pupils undertaking designated activities in a group or on an individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:
To support designated pupils with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as directed by the relevant practitioner and to contribute to reviews, if required.
To attend to pupils’ personal needs, including hygiene and basic first aid. (This may include the administration of medicines by agreement and subject to any appropriate training being given).
To provide daily supervision and support play during lunchtimes.
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
WE OFFER OUR STAFF
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Tyndale Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Welcome to Tyndale Primary School. We are a highly aspirational, caring and welcoming school for children aged 4 – 11 located in Yate, South Gloucestershire. We have excellent facilities including a newly refurbished building, an extensive amount of land inclusive of playing fields, sporting areas and multiple newly developed playgrounds.
We pride ourselves on our unapologetic high standards irrespective of prior attainment, background or SEND and are committed to ensuring all pupils have the best chance of success.
We are a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.
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