Teaching Assistant Level 1

Green Fold Special School; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Fold is a maintained primary special school in Bolton serving over 170 children aged 4-11 with complex needs. We are seeking a permanent level 1 Teaching Assistant (20 hours per week, term-time only) to join our team across the Orchard sites.

The role supports pupils with PMLD, SLD and autism, contributing to inclusive learning and safeguarding. You will be supported by a large staff and receive CPD opportunities as we expand our federation with The Orchards Federation.

Qualifications

• A basic awareness of school curriculum.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• A basic awareness of children with additional needs.
• Patient, nurturing and caring manner.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Additional needs awareness

Patience

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1

Permanent Level 1 Teaching Assistant’s 20 hours per week TTO

Grade D SCP 6- 11 / £26,847 - £29,071 pro rata
Actual Salary - £12,134 - £13,139

Green Fold is a maintained primary special school that provides the highest quality of education for over 170 children aged 4-11 with a wide variety of highly complex needs including PMLD, SLD and Autism with a range of associated communication, interaction, social, sensory and learning differences.

Our team consists of over 140 school-based practitioners in education, health and care who work tirelessly to ensure that we offer the best holistic education and care to our students and support to their families and the wider community.

Our school is part of The Orchards Federation, a group of three schools working closely together for the benefit of all our pupils, the other members of the Federation are The Orchards Nursery School and Cherry Tree Primary School.

Green Fold is located across 4 sites in Bolton each with specific enabling learning environments closely matched to our learners needs.

In 2025/26 our educational offer is organised in the following way:

• The Seedlings provision in Daubhill is the home to our Early Years team, a bespoke provision meeting the needs of our children as they enjoy a bright start on their journey with us.
• Our Saplings provision on Lever Edge Lane caters for autistic children in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2
• The Orchards Upper Site in Farnworth provides for children with SLD, PMLD and autism and includes resources such as our hydro pool and full tracking hoists into the classrooms for our PMLD learners who require this support.
• At the Orchards Lower Site in Farnworth our provision is focused upon sensory support for our learners with autism in Key Stage 2.

Each of our buildings have excellent facilities and all are equipped with new high specification sensory rooms and other specialist spaces.

We are proud to be recognised as outstanding practitioners in PMLD and complex needs education and are additionally the Autism Education Trust providers for Bolton - we ensure our children are always at the forefront of evidence-based learning.

Green Fold is a place where each pupil is allowed to express themselves as individuals and learn in a style that best meets their needs.

‘Pupils love coming to Green Fold School. It is a place where all pupils flourish.’ Ofsted November 2023

As a Federation we focus strongly on staff and children’s wellbeing. We can offer you an excellent opportunity to continue your professional development, where you will receive a high level of commitment and support from staff, governors and families.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the school as we continue to expand with projected numbers exceeding 185 by 2026. Green Fold and The Orchards Federation are currently undergoing significant building works at all sites to ensure the provision is fit for the future.

We can offer:

• Working within a high quality specialist setting.
• A friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and committed staff team;
• Excellent CPD opportunities.

We are looking for a person who can demonstrate:

• A basic awareness of school curriculum
• Good personal numeracy and literacy skills
• A basic awareness of children with additional needs especially within a school setting
• A patient, nurturing and caring manner

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 9:00am

Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October and Friday 23rd October 2026

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.

An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community.