Teaching Assistants Level 1 NEW Green Fold Special School Posted today Bolton £17,552 - £19,223[...]

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

Job summary

An OUTSTANDING special school in Bolton seeks Teaching Assistants Level 1 to join its dedicated team. This role offers an opportunity to support 175 children with special needs, providing a nurturing environment and excellent CPD opportunities. Applicants should ideally have relevant experience in a similar setting.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive and dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or respite setting with children who have special needs is desirable.
• Basic awareness of children with additional needs and school curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs in a classroom environment.
• Assist teachers with planning and delivering lessons.
• Promote the welfare and learning of children.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Awareness of school curriculum

Understanding of additional needs

Patience

Nurturing manner

Caring manner

Job description

Green Fold Community Special School

(SLD/PMLD/ASD 2-11yrs)

The Orchards Federation

The Upper Orchards

Highfield Road

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0NS

01204 335883

4 Permanent

30.46 hours per week Term Time + 5 Inset Days

Required for September 2025 or sooner

Salary: TA 1 Grade D pt 6 £25,183 pt 11 £27,269 pro rata

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 is 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 offer excellent CPD opportunities and the chance to be part of an experienced and dedicated staff, as well as

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

Desirable personal skills and knowledge include:

• Basic awareness of school curriculum
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic awareness of children with additional needs in a school setting
• Patience, nurturing, and caring manner

Closing date: Monday 30^th June 2025 at 8.00 am

Shortlisting: Monday 30^th June 2025

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. Do not apply through other recruitment sites.

Return your completed application form to [e-mail] or post to the address above.

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

The school is committed to safer recruitment practices. Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community.