Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Schools · Bolton, England

Teaching Assistant at Knowsley Schools, based in Bolton, England, paying £24,796 - £25,583 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£24,796 - £25,583 per annum
Location
Bolton, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
7 Aug 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

19% below the typical rate for teaching assistant

Reference 91595c1c3db0b8572b6aa52db0a0504dbcfa1958

About the role

    Application form and further details are available via the Trust website https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/

    Teaching Assistant

    To start: 1st September 2026

    Full Time

    Permanent

    Salary: NJC SCP 3 to 5, £24,796 to £25,583

    We are seeking to appoint an, energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is hardworking, ambitious and inspiring.

    We wish to a appoint committed and dynamic Teaching Assistant to work with children within the secondary phase of the school.  Our teaching and support staff work hard and enthusiastically as one team with the belief that every student can succeed and transform their life chances, achieving more than they dreamt possible. 

    We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion and creative teaching, presence and personality. 

    You will be ambitious and will embrace being part of moving our school forward.

    We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents.  Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.

    Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.  We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils.  As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

    A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

    Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

    The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

    Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026, 9.00am.

    Interview Date: Friday 21st August 2026

    Application form and further details are available via the Trust website https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/

    Reference: 91595c1c3db0b8572b6aa52db0a0504dbcfa1958 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 7 Aug 2026 · Listed via Knowsley Schools

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