Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Early Years)

School name: Moorgate Primary School

Salary: Grade E SCP 11 (Actual salary £21,167.19)

Working Pattern: Full Time (Term time plus 5 days)

Working Hours: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday

Contract Type: 12 month FTC

Show Rounds: Weds 17^th June 2026 9:30am to 3:00pm

Start date: 1^st September 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 24^th June 2026 Noon

Short Listing: Wednesday 24^th June 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 1^st July 2026

The Role Moorgate is a fully inclusive primary school in the Tonge Moor area of Bolton. We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Early Years) to join our team. You will support the learning, development and wellbeing of children aged 2-11 in a safe and nurturing environment. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills (oral and written), be resilient and have good time management.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting children’s learning through play and planned activities
• Ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Working closely with colleagues and parents
• Observing and recording children’s development

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent in Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Experience of working with or caring for children within an educational setting
• Good communication and teamwork skills

We can offer:

• An outstanding and friendly school that is actively involved in its community
• A professional, positive and hard-working team
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
• Happy children who love learning and coming to school
• The Moorgate Family Ethos of Aspire, Achieve and Sparkle

If you are dedicated, creative and enjoy helping children grow and develop, we would love to hear from you

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact school for an appointment.

For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to: The Headteacher, Moorgate Primary School, Entwistle Street, Bolton BL2 2RH or email direct to office@moorgate.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