Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Little Lever; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support service is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to start in September at a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. The role involves supporting classroom teaching and providing additional help to students. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organised, and have a desire to develop professionally in education. Competitive pay and ongoing support are provided.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing support from a personal education consultant

Access to CPD and training throughout the year

Qualifications

• Volunteering or work experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Open to feedback and eager to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teaching across a variety of subjects.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils who need extra help.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and organising displays.
• Help manage behaviour and track student progress.
• Build strong working relationships with staff, pupils, and families.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Confident communicator

Dependable team player

Organised

Willing to take initiative

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people? Considering a future career in teaching or education support? A fantastic opportunity awaits at a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton for a Teaching Assistant to start this September.

This role is perfect for individuals eager to gain classroom experience before pursuing a pathway into teaching, special educational needs (SEND), pastoral support, or educational psychology.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-time Teaching Assistant role - January start, based at a large secondary school in Bolton
• Support classroom teaching across a variety of subjects
• Provide one‑on‑one or small group support to pupils who need extra help
• Assist in preparing learning materials and organising displays
• Help manage behaviour and track student progress
• Build strong working relationships with staff, pupils, and families
• Take part in regular training and receive ongoing support throughout the school year

What We Are Looking For

• Enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting young people
• Confident communicator and a dependable team player
• Punctual, organised, and willing to take initiative
• Open to feedback and eager to develop professionally

Desirable Experience

• Volunteering or work experience with children or young people
• An interest in pursuing a career in education or youth services
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

What Teaching Personnel Provides

• Consistent and reliable work opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to CPD and training throughout the year
• Ongoing support from your personal education consultant
• Potential to move into permanent TA roles or teacher training

Ready to Start Your Journey in Education?

Submit your CV and a brief personal statement outlining your interest and what you hope to gain from this opportunity.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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