Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Secondary Schools in Bolton & Bury
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Location: Bolton and Bury, Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Bolton and Bury from September 2026.
These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential. Whether you have previous school-based experience or are looking to begin a career in education, we would love to hear from you.
In addition to traditional Teaching Assistant positions, there are excellent opportunities for suitable candidates to progress into or undertake specialist roles including:
- Behaviour Support
- Pastoral Support
- Attendance and Inclusion
- Learning Mentoring
- School Administration
- SEN Support
- Cover Supervision
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students in lessons across a range of subjects.
- Work with individuals and small groups to improve engagement and attainment.
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students with additional learning, behavioural, or social needs.
- Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to promote student success.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are passionate about supporting young people.
- Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Are proactive, adaptable, and reliable.
- Have experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).
- Are considering a future career in teaching, pastoral support, behaviour management, or school administration.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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