Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Bolton
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term, Permanent & Supply Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day with Engage Education

Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience, and dedication to support pupils in the classroom?

Engage Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a range of welcoming and supportive primary and secondary schools across Bolton. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils and teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Supporting children with varying learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), where required.
• Helping to maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, childcare, coaching, tutoring, youth work, or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, are welcomed but not essential.

Why Join Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we're committed to supporting our candidates every step of the way. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Access to long-term, permanent, and day-to-day roles across Bolton.
• A dedicated education consultant who understands your career aspirations.
• Free CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND awareness, and classroom practice.
• Ongoing career guidance and interview preparation.
• Opportunities to progress into higher-level support roles or teacher training.

About Engage Education

Since 2008, Engage Education has been connecting talented education professionals with schools across England. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our candidates and partner schools, ensuring every placement is the right fit.

Apply Today

If you're ready to start or continue your career in education and make a real difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss Teaching Assistant opportunities across Bolton.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.