Specialist Support Assistant

The Olive School, Bolton; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading primary school in Bolton, committed to providing exceptional education. As a support staff member, you will play a vital role in enhancing the learning experience for pupils in a diverse community. Your contributions will help shape young lives and foster their academic success.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Pension Schemes

Generous Holiday Entitlements

Healthcare Cash Plans

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Ability to support learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils.
• Enable an outstanding learning environment.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About The Olive School, Bolton

The Olive School, Boltonis a Muslim faith-based, primary school for 4 to 11 year olds, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in July 2019. At our last inspection in February 2025, the school was commended for upholding the same high standards of academic excellence, teaching, character development and behaviour that resulted in the school’s previous ‘Outstanding’ rating.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Experience of using assessments within a Primary School.
• The ability to work one to one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• The ability to plan own role in lessons including how feedback will be provided to pupils and colleagues on pupils’ learning and behaviour.

About Star Academies

Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - ourSTAR valuesembody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub,Star Talent Academy.With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range ofrewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role.For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on01204 867890.

Key Dates

Closing Date:Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date:To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date:Monday, 1 September 2025.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.