Teaching Assistant Level 3

Gilnow Primary; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilnow Primary School is seeking a temporary Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Early Years team. 36 hours per week, term time only, start 5 November 2026, with a temporary contract until 31 August 2027.

The post requires Level 3 qualification, EYFS knowledge, enthusiasm, ability to develop interventions, build relationships, high standards of learning and behaviour, and commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a strong Early Years team
• Understanding of the needs of children in Early Years and how young children learn
• Ability to identify learning gaps and deliver quality interventions
• Commitment to inclusive and multicultural ethos

Responsibilities

• Support learning in EYFS environments
• Deliver quality interventions to close learning gaps
• Build strong professional relationships with children and staff
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Interventions

Strong relationships

High expectations

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area

Job description

Gilnow Primary School

‘Believe, Achieve, Grow’

Teaching Assistant Level 3: Gilnow Primary School
Salary: Grade E, SCP 11-17 £29,071 to £32,046 pro rata
Actual Salary: £23,651 to £26,071
Hours: 36 hours per week - term time only (fewer hours spread across 5 days would be considered for an exceptional candidate)
Temporary contract until 31st August 2027 in the first instance
Start Date: 5th November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: Friday 16th October at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 22nd October

Post Details: The Governing Board of Gilnow Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled, temporary Level 3 Teaching Assistant with experience and knowledge of teaching in EYFS.

At Gilnow we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Work with happy children who come to school every day and always try their best.
• Become part of our friendly, hardworking and supportive staff and Governing Board team.
• Make a difference to the learning and life chances of our children.
• Benefit from a strong programme of CPD and staff development.
• Be part of a school that forms a genuine and supportive part of the local community.

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate:

• A genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a strong and dedicated Early Years team
• A good understanding of the needs of children in Early Years and the pedagogy of how young children develop and learn
• The highest quality of teaching and learning that result in excellent progress for all children
• A commitment to our inclusive and multi-cultural ethos
• The ability to build strong professional relationships with children
• High expectations of children’s learning, presentation and behaviour
• How to identify learning gaps and help shape and deliver quality interventions
• A hard working attitude and dedicated to meeting the needs of all of our children at all times
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area

Visits to school are strongly encouraged we invite potential candidates to look around school at one of the following times: 09.10.26 at 2:30pm or 12.10.26 at 9:30am

Please telephone the School Office to book.

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) and a barred list check.

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

Supporting Documents

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