Teaching Assistant

Teach; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach is seeking enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants to work across Bolton and surrounding areas. Flexible hours allow you to choose when and where you work, supporting pupils in mainstream, SEND and specialist settings.

You will assist with learning activities, support teachers, and help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills, with SEND experience welcomed but not required. Safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient disposition for working with children
• Reliable and professional approach in school environments
• Adaptable and confident across different school settings
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• SEND experience welcomed and considered but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Provide classroom and learning support
• Assist teachers with learning activities and routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs

Skills

Caring and patient

Reliable and professional

Adaptable in different school settings

Passionate about helping children

Positive relationships with pupils and

SEND experience welcomed

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistants Bolton and Surrounding Areas

Teach is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Bolton and the surrounding areas.

If you re passionate about supporting children and young people and want the flexibility to choose when and where you work,

We work with a wide range of schools, offering opportunities across mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

What will you be doing?

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your role will vary depending on the school and the needs of the pupils. You may:

• Support pupils on a1:1 basis or in small groups
• Provide classroom and learning support
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles

SEND experience is welcomed

We are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with SEND, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction needs
• Complex learning needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Challenging behaviour

However, SEND experience isn't essential for every role. We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are looking to develop their career within education.

Experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare or other roles involving children and young people may be highly relevant.

What we're looking for

We re looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Reliable and professional
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider school team
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why work with Teach?

We can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible supply opportunities
• Access to a wide range of mainstream and SEND schools
• Opportunities across Bolton and surrounding areas
• The chance to gain experience across different school settingsSupport from a dedicated education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your career within education

Whether you re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work or you're looking to take the next step into education, Teach can help you find the right opportunity.

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance.