Pre- PGCE Graduate experience TA - Bolton

Prospero Teaching; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a KS3 / 4 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Bolton until July 2026. The ideal candidate will support young learners in various subjects and provide academic support, mentoring, and crisis intervention. Enthusiastic recent graduates are encouraged to apply, as this role offers extensive training and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment. A minimum pay rate of GBP 90 per day is offered.

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate or TA experience required.
• Previous experience in UK school essential.
• Must have up-to-date Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners across secondary subjects.
• Provide 1:1 academic support and mentoring.
• Assist in creating a calm and positive learning environment.

Skills

Academic support

Mentoring

Crisis intervention

Knowledge in Maths

Knowledge in English

Knowledge in Science

Knowledge in Humanities

Knowledge in PE

Education

Recent Graduate with 2:2 or higher

Experience as a TA

Job description

Job description

KS3 / 4 SEN Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026 – STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We have worked with this Headteacher for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. The role of a TA is much more “all encompassing” and you will provide some academic support, some 1 : 1 mentoring, and some “crisis intervention” to support students who need intervention. This is a full time role and will run until July 2026.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation inside the SEMH domain and is proud of the standards they set.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in a variety of secondary subjects, including Maths, English, Science, Humanities, and PE.
• Provide 1:1 academic support, mentoring and crisis intervention to students who need it.
• Assist with fostering a calm, positive learning environment.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Bolton, Lancashire
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Long term Non-Teaching cover
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration: July 2026
• End date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time / part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay: GBP 90
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST :