Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Outcomes First Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in the UK seeks a Teaching Assistant on a maternity cover basis. The role involves supporting pupils' emotional and social development, assisting teachers, and providing targeted one-to-one support. Candidates should ideally have a good level of literacy and numeracy, and be committed to safeguarding children's welfare. Benefits include life assurance and wellness programs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-age pupils is desirable but not essential.
• A calm, caring, and patient approach to working with young people.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing.
• Assist teachers in developing individual education plans.
• Provide in-class and one-to-one support.

Skills

Calm, caring, and patient approach

Ability to build strong relationships

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Strong team player

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) | 12 months from start date

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Start date: November 2025

This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Belmont Secondary School is delighted to offer a Teaching Assistant role on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will work to support pupils and teaching staff, focusing on emotional, social and behavioural development and helping pupils thrive in a positive learning environment. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and the Senior Leadership Team, delivering targeted support to help every student achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing.
• Assist teachers in developing and implementing individual education plans.
• Provide in-class and one-to-one support for individual pupils and small groups.
• Help prepare classroom resources and materials.
• Occasionally assist in transporting pupils after school (e.g. after detentions or educational visits).
• Promote positive relationships and self-esteem among pupils.
• Accompany pupils and staff on external educational visits.
• Maintain records of pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing within agreed frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• A calm, caring, and patient approach to working with young people.
• Experience working with secondary-age pupils is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and staff.
• A good level of literacy and numeracy – ideally GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• A strong team player who is also confident working independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

About the School

Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys aged 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. The team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who may arrive with a challenging view of education and life. The school focuses on nurturing aspiration to progress academically and socially, building confidence to engage with the wider community.

Why Join Acorn Education?

We are part of Outcomes First Group and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS where applicable. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a competitive reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista enables you to tailor your package, including:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discounts in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.