Teaching Assistants Level 1

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Council seeks enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for Green Fold School, an outstanding institution catering to children with significant special needs. This term-time position (30.46 hours/week) offers a salary ranging from £17,752 to £19,223 per annum. Ideal candidates should possess basic literacy and numeracy skills, with a caring attitude and awareness of special educational needs. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Experience with a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in a school/respite setting with children having special needs.
• Basic awareness of the school curriculum is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and welfare of 175 children in a special school.
• Foster a nurturing environment and support individual learning needs.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Awareness of special needs

Patience

Caring manner

Job description

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30.46 hours per week Term Time + 5 Inset Days

Required for September 2025 or sooner

Actual Salary at Grade D pt 6 = £17,752 - £19,223 pa gross

It is desirable that applicants have recent,relevant experience ideally in a school/respite setting with children who have significant special needs

The school are looking for Teaching Assistants Level 1 to join our enthusiastic and committed team in an OUTSTANDING (Ofsted Nov 2023) Special School. Green Fold School is part of the Orchards Federation which includes Cherry Tree Primary and the Orchards Nursery. Green Fold also has classes at our Saplings site (Lever Edge Lane, Bolton) and classes at our Seedlings site (formerly Alexandra Nursery School) in Bolton.

We can offer excellent CPD opportunities, and the opportunity to be part of an experienced and dedicated staff as well as

‘175 very special children 175 special reasons to join us’

Desirable personal skills and knowledge are as follows:

• To have 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
• Patience/nurturing and caring manner

Closing date : Monday 30 th June 2025 at 8.00 am

Interview Date: Monday 7 th July 2025

For further details and an information pack please download from the Greater Jobs Website

(Ref: GF Perm TA1 30.46 hrs)

Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Please do not apply through other recruitment sites.

Please return your completed application form to [emailprotected] or post to the above address

Additional information should be no more than two sides of A4.

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