The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant at Holden Clough Primary School, Alban’s Avenue, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8XN.
Holden Clough is a one form entry school with 42 staff and 345 pupils aged between 3 and 11. Holden Clough’s motto is ‘Reaching for the stars’.
Details about the role:
To start: December 2025
Higher-Level Teaching Assistant full-time salary £31,022-£33,699
This is a permanent, full-time 36 hours per week, Term-Time Only, with an actual salary £26,547– £28,838 (TMBC Grade F, Points 17-22)
Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration, motivation and to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our academies and all roles at our Academy are central to ensuring that we work to support this.
Holden Clough Primary School is situated in Ashton Under Lyne with a diverse pupil population. Set over two floors within spacious grounds including a wooded area for our forest school provision, Holden Clough is a forward thinking, vibrant school with a strong community ethos.
We are seeking an exceptional, qualified EYFS Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to our pupils, teachers, and the wider school community. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial part in promoting the inclusion and well-being of all our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Motivate and encourage pupils to achieve and develop
- Work with teachers to develop lessons, work plans, and the classroom environment
- Record the progress of children and, provide feedback to colleagues
- Manage pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policy
- Cover in the absence of the class teacher
- Lead other Teaching Assistants and liaise between managers, teachers, and Teaching Assistants
- Co-ordinate lunchtimes ensuring effective supervision and the provision of lunchtime activities for children
- Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Assess, manage, and deliver pastoral and learning support to our pupils We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
- Has a passion for working with children particularly in early years and a commitment to their well-being
- Has the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Can be creative and flexible in adapting to the needs of the school and its pupils
- Has excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Has a willingness to undertake continuous professional development
At Holden Clough, we offer a strong sense of community, polite and enthusiastic children, excellent facilities and resources, and a supportive team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our diverse pupil population and contribute to the ongoing success of our school. If you are an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant who shares our passion for education and child development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
Victorious Trust Academy are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.
The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:
- Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 5th November 2025 although the Trust reserve the right to close the process early if suitable candidates are identified through our selection process.
- Interviews will take place on Monday 17th November 2025
- Visits to our school are warmly welcomed
Please note we may close the advert as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so if you are interested in applying, please do so as soon as you are able.
Victorious Academies Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The role described involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process.
All support staff roles within our Trust have a probationary period of three months.
All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We have a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The roles across our schools involve working with children and/or young people and are subject to our Safer Recruitment Process.
We do not accept CV’s, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 830 6964.
Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the individual school to arrange this.
