Level 1 Teaching Assistant

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Join our Team as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant!

School:

Gorsefield Primary School, Robertson Street, Radcliffe, M26 4DW

Job title:

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Fixed Term - August 2027

Directorate:

Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton

Reporting to:

Headteacher

Grade:

NJC 03 - NJC 04 (£25,614 - £26,016 per annum pro rata)

Hours:

30 hours per week, TTO

Start Date:

12th October 2026

Closing Date:

16th September 2026 - 12pm

Interview Date:

21st September 2026

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals and small groups to help pupils thrive.

Key Duties:

1. Supporting pupils' learning, interaction and independence
2. Assisting teachers with classroom organisation and activities
3. Supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT tasks
4. Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion

We are looking for someone who is:

1. Caring and patient, with a genuine passion for supporting children
2. Reliable and organised, with good communication skills
3. Able to work effectively as part of a team
4. Willing to learn and develop professionally
5. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

A relevant Level 1 qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.

Please send any queries to:

Safeguarding Statement:

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children's Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Information

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

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