Teaching Assistant Level 4

Teaching Assistant L4 Essa Primary Academy

Post: Teaching Assistant Level 4
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 6, SCP 23-25 (£34,434.00 - £36,363.00 FTE, pro rated £30,488.00 - £32,196.00).

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Working Type: Part Time [32.5hrs / 39 weeks]
Base: Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton. BL3 3HH

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team within Upper Key Stage 2. Working in line with the values and vision of the Northern Education Trust, the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring all pupils achieve excellence through high-quality support and intervention. The role will involve delivering targeted intervention programmes to accelerate progress and close gaps in learning, covering PPA sessions across Years 5 and 6, and providing effective support to the Year 6 team in preparing pupils for the next stage of their education. The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations, strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and aspirational learning environment where every child can thrive. They will work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider school community to uphold our culture of excellence, innovation and opportunity for all.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/201972?aisId=12&rmId=3361

For more information, please contact Allison O’Connell, PA to the Principal, at a.oconnell@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Monday 22^nd June 2026 at 12:00pm