Teaching Assistant Level 3

Permanent Contract
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Salary: Grade E, Scale Point 11-17, £28,142 £31,022 per annum, pro rata’d.
Actual Salary: £20,953 to £23,098
Hours: 32.5 hrs per week 8.30 am 3.45 pm, (45 min Lunch) and term time only + 3 days
Hours can be negotiated at interview.

The Governors of St William of York Catholic Primary School a vibrant and multicultural school, invite applications for the above post from suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistants.

We are looking for someone who:

is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievements and standards in all areas of school life and has relevant qualifications for the role
is energetic and enthusiastic;
is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team;
would be sympathetic to the values of a catholic school serving a multicultural community;
has the ability to form excellent partnerships within our school family and wider community groups.

In return we can offer a school with:

Well behaved, friendly and motivated children who love to learn;
A friendly and skilled staff;
Commitment to the professional development of staff;
A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Please complete the Catholic Education Service Application form attached and return it to the school by post or email to butlers@st-williams.bolton.sch.uk. A Job Description and Person Specification are also attached. Please take a look at our website www.st-williams.bolton.sch.uk to help you with your application.

St William’s is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment

If you would like to visit the school before you apply, please contact school on 01204 333522 to make an appointment with our School Business Manager, Miss Shannon Butler.

Closing date: Monday 16th March 2026 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 16th March 2026 12pm
Interviews: Wednesday 18th March 2026, time TBC.