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Job description
Teaching Assistant

We are a ‘Good’ primary school located in Bolton, East Lancashire who are currently seeking a compassionate teaching assistant to join our team. As a school, we are proud to say that our pupils along with their families are our priority. We are a warm, caring and friendly school that strive to ensure that children learn in fun and engaging ways. The school is easily accessible via car and public transport.

About The Role
• Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am- 3.30pm
• Level 2 qualification or above in supporting children in learning.
• Pay Rate: £12.+0- £14 per hour.
• October 2026
• Bolton (BL1)
• The ability to seek advice and assistance to meet students’ needs.

Provide feedback to pupils and teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress and any problems that arise. The ability to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with children.
• Supervise and provide learning support for pupils in small groups.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work to support individuals to access bespoke learning programmes based on their developmental ages and abilities. The successful candidate would ideally have some experience working in a special need’s environment however, not essential and be confident in working one to one with students under teacher guidance. Applicants should ideally have experience of working with challenging young people, will need to demonstrate a calm, positive approach, enthusiasm, energy and plenty of patience.

Following shortlisting, suitable candidates will be invited into school to be followed by an interview process.

If you are interested in this role, please click ‘Apply now’ to be contacted with further details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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