Teaching Assistant

About the Role:
At Teaching Personnel, we are working closely with a school in Bolton who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Year 3 class with the role starting after February half term. The successful candidate will work alongside the teaching staff to provide high-quality support to students, ensuring they reach their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education and keen to make a difference in the lives of young learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in the delivery of lessons and activities
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help
• Assist with classroom management and ensure a positive learning environment
• Help students with their personal development, including social and emotional support
• Support the preparation of teaching resources and classroom activities
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports all students’ needs

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in an educational setting)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Enthusiasm and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) are desirable but not essential
• DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

What We Offer:

• Choice and Variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
• Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy – Your Continuous Professional Development
• Pay – Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability.
• myTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected.
• Excellence in Education Awards – recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools.

If you are a caring and dedicated individual with a passion for education, we would love to hear from you. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join this primary school. Please send me an updated CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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