Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (Maternity Cover), 32.5 hours (Term Time Only) (Biddick Hall Junior School)
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Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (Maternity Cover), 32.5 hours (Term Time Only) (Biddick Hall Junior School)
Biddick Hall Junior School seeks a Teaching Assistant for maternity cover (September 2026 to April 2027) to work under teaching staff guidance, support pupil learning, assist with planning and resource preparation, and occasionally supervise whole classes. The role requires safeguarding commitment and an enhanced DBS check. No visa sponsorship offered.
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Working Pattern: Part time - term time
- Salary: £25,989 pa pro rata
- Hours per week: 32.5
- Job Category: Schools - Teaching Assistant
- Closing date: 8 May 2026
- Location: Biddick Hall Junior School
- Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
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Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 32.5 hours (Term Time Only) (Biddick Hall Junior School)
£25,989 pa pro rata
Maternity Cover
Required for September 2026 until April 2027
The Governors of our welcoming and friendly school are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our talented, dedicated and hard-working team.
The postholder will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. This work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, which could include group work or on a 1-2-1 basis.
You will assist the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of Teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: Noon, Friday 8 May 2026.