Teaching Assistant Level 1

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladywood School in Bolton is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support pupils with complex learning difficulties and SEN. The post is with an Outstanding school within the Woodbridge Trust, renowned for a creative, inclusive learning community and high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Visits to school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Start date is ASAP, with an initial closing date of 9am Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Job description

Ladywood School is an Outstanding Special School situated in Bolton. It caters for primary aged pupils with complex learning difficulties. Ladywood is a proud member of Woodbridge Trust, which is a local partnership with Firwood School, Woodbridge SEND Service and Woodbridge College.

Ladywood has been judged as an outstanding school by OFSTED on 4 consecutive occasions, most recently in January 2023.

‘Leaders and staff at Ladywood School value every pupil for their uniqueness. The school’s inspiring and creative community, where staff make learning fun, allows pupils to thrive.’ (OFSTED 2023)

Trustees are looking to appoint a highly motivated good or outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 1 with high expectations of children’s achievements, attainment and behavior. Do you have the drive to make a difference within our school? If you are enthusiastic, a team player, share our values and have a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then Ladywood is the place for you!

Start Date: ASAP

*Please note initial closing date for applications will be 9am Tuesday 1st September 2026

Visits to school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement by telephoning school on 01204 333400.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.