Teaching Assistant - Westhoughton, Horwich & Atherton

Empowering Learning; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £150

Free CPD

Team Teach training

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Westhoughton, Horwich and Atherton. Roles are either day-to-day, short-term or long-term with flexible options and term-time hours.

You’ll work in local primary schools, assisting groups and individuals, helping children learn, build confidence and feel included. Ideal candidates have experience with children, a patient attitude, reliability and good communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in school or volunteering.
• Patient, positive approach.
• Reliability and good communication are essential.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups and individual children to aid learning and confidence.
• Help children feel included and build independence.
• Adapt to different activities and local school needs on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient approach

Reliability

Good communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Westhoughton, Horwich & Atherton | Flexible Primary School Roles

Location: Westhoughton, Horwich & Atherton, Greater Manchester · Pay: £470-£570 per week (depending on experience) · Hours: Full time, Mon-Fri, term time · Contract: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term · Start date: Flexible, roles starting throughout the school year

Ready to support children in a Westhoughton, Horwich or Atherton primary school?

We're recruiting Teaching Assistants for schools in Westhoughton, Horwich and Atherton as well as across Bolton. If you want a rewarding role without a long journey, let's talk.

The Role

You'll support small groups and individual children, helping them learn, build confidence and feel included. No two days are the same, and you'll get to know local schools and find the one that suits you best.

We're Looking For

• Experience with children, in school or elsewhere (volunteering and placements count)
• A patient, positive approach
• Reliability and good communication
• Willingness to work towards an enhanced DBS if you don't already have one

Why This Role?

• Roles close to home in and around Westhoughton, Horwich and Atherton
• Day-to-day for flexibility, or short and long-term for stability, with the chance to go long term
• A foot in the door of local schools to build your career in education

Why Join Empowering Learning?

• Dedicated support from a consultant who gets to know the role you want
• Team Teach training: frequent Level 1 & 2 courses from our dedicated staff training office
• Free CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Refer a friend and receive £150 when they start work

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Support children. Grow your career.

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