Teaching Assistant Level 4

The Bishop Fraser Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI training

Lunch allowance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The Bishop Fraser Trust in Bolton is seeking a HLTA Foundational Skills Tutor to raise literacy and numeracy standards through targeted interventions. The role supports students aged 11-16, working with SEND staff to implement evidence-informed programmes in a modern learning environment.

The post is permanent, term time plus 2 days, with a salary SCP 17-23 (£31,022 - £34,434) but actual salaries quoted are £26,177.46 - £29,058.63. 37 hours per week. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Communicates effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Shows an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties).
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• To raise the standards of literacy and numeracy by providing high-quality intervention and targeted support for students who require additional help with functional skills. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to deliver evidence-informed programmes that improve students' handwriting, reading and numeracy, enabling them to access the wider curriculum and achieve their full potential

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Special needs awareness

Student motivation

Build rapport

Resilience

Flexible

Experience with 11–16

Job description

HLTA FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS TUTOR

GRADE F SCP 17 23 (£31,022 - £34,434)

ACTUAL SALARY £26,177.46 - £29,058.63

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment, with the best team you could hope for.

At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes.

Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Shows an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties).
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To raise the standards of literacy and numeracy by providing high-quality intervention and targeted support for students who require additional help with functional skills. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team to deliver evidence-informed programmes that improve students' handwriting, reading and numeracy, enabling them to access the wider curriculum and achieve their full potential

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programmes.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers we don't have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 9th November 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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