Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS)

Salary: Grade D SCP 6-11

Working Pattern: 8.30am-3.30pm

Working Hours: 32.5 hours

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 25/03/2027

Required from: May 2026

Closing Date: 18/03/2026

Shortlisting: 19/03/2026 Interviews: w/c 23/03/2026

Queries and completed job applications should be sent to: Emma Pimbley (School Business Manager pimbleye@eagley-infant.bolton.sch.uk

The Role

Due to the expansion of our Nursery provision, the Trustees of Eagley Infant School Bolton are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, self-motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our nurturing, friendly team. The role will involve initially working in Early Years with children aged 2-4 years old. There may be future possibilities of working in the remainder of the school, with children up to age 7.

About you

We are looking for a teaching assistant who has:

• Experience in working with children from 2-4 year olds
• Good organisational skills and is highly motivated
• Level 2 EYFS qualification essential

We are looking for a teaching assistant who will:

• Work under the direction of a class teacher to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Be friendly, caring, hardworking and supportive with high expectations
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Safeguard pupil’s wellbeing and equality
• Be resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
• Work as part of a team to provide the best provision and learning activities for children in EYFS

About us

We can offer you:

• A hardworking, dedicated and talented set of colleagues
• Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children with excellent behaviour
• A supportive and forward-thinking staff team
• An innovative school with a broad and balanced curriculum
• Staff with high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development
• Supportive Trustees and whole school community
• An excellent opportunity to influence and shape the future of our school, staff and pupils
• Parents who work with school in ensuring the best for their child
• A school site that provides a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities

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Completed application forms should be returned to the School Business Manager, Emma Pimbley via email: pimbleye@eagley-infant.bolton.sch.uk

The School 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) and a barred list check