Maternity Cover - Bacup Start: Easter 2026 (or earlier if available)

Are you an experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant (Level 3) who thrives on supporting children to reach their full potential? A welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Bacup is looking for a dedicated TA3 to join their team and provide high-quality support in their Year 5/6 classes.

This is a maternity cover position and the school are keen to welcome someone with strong experience who can step confidently into an established team and hit the ground running. The role is due to start at Easter, but the school are very happy to bring the right person in earlier if you're available before then.

• Supporting teaching and learning in upper KS2, predominately in Year 5 and Year 6
• Working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging, inclusive learning
• Providing tailored support to pupils, including small-group and 1:1 work
• Contributing to planning, assessment and classroom organisation
• Using your experience to help maintain a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment

• A Level 3 qualified TA (or equivalent)
• Strong TA experience, ideally within KS2 and especially Year 5/6
• Someone confident, proactive and able to take initiative
• A nurturing approach with a genuine passion for supporting children
• Reliability, professionalism and a warm team spirit
• A commitment to upholding high standards in line with Teaching Assistant Professional Standards

• A friendly, supportive staff team
• A school that values honesty, teamwork and positive relationships
• An opportunity to make a real impact during a key stage of learning
• A smooth transition and full support throughout the maternity cover

If you're a skilled and enthusiastic TA3 who loves helping children succeed-and you're ready for a new role in a wonderful Bacup school-I'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch today to apply or find out more.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'