Teaching Assistant

📍 Bolton (BL6)
📅 September Start
⏰ 08:30 - 15:30
💷 Competetive Salary Rates

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Bolton from September.

This full-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom. The school is looking for a confident, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant who can support students with a range of learning needs while contributing positively to the wider school environment.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in education, as well as those with backgrounds in tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, care, or voluntary roles involving young people.

• Support students in lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Encourage student participation, confidence, and independence
• Support pupils with varying academic and additional learning needs
• Help maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents where appropriate

• Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, care, or voluntary capacity
• Previous tutoring, sports coaching, youth work, or mentoring experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach
• Ability to motivate and engage young people
• A genuine passion for supporting students to achieve their full potential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

• September start
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Competitive daily rate of pay
• Supportive secondary school environment
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Valuable experience for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or pastoral support

If you have additional experience working with young people through tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, volunteering, or education, and are looking for a rewarding role within a secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity in Stockport.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.