Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistant in Bolton. The role involves supporting teachers and helping students thrive in a dynamic learning environment. Candidates should have a passion for education, and prior experience is preferred but not mandatory. Successful applicants must hold a valid right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check. This is a full-time temporary role expected to start in January 2026, with a focus on safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and assess student work.
• Assist in lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating teaching assistant in Bolton. The school is a Three-form Primary school with a supportive leadership team with a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Bolton.
• Position: KS2 Teaching Assistant.
• Type of work: supporting teaching, assess student work, lesson plans/activities.
• Contract or position start date: January 2026.
• Duration/Likely Duration: 1 term contract may be extended.
• Contract or position end date (if applicable): end of term 1.
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Temporary.
• Full time/part time: Full time.
• Minimum pay rate: depending on pay scale.
• Hours: 8:00 am - 4pm: Mon – Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST!

• Have a valid right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.