Teaching Assistant Level 3

Teaching Assistant Level 3 / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (TA4)

Salary: Grade TA3 Grade E scp 11-17, TA4 Grade F 17-23

Actual Salary: TA3 £13,514 - £14,897 per annum, TA4 £7,887 - £8,754 per annum

Hours:

TA3: 21.25

TA4: 11.25

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Contract: Permanent 37 hrs per week?

At St Bernard's Primary School, our mission statement is 'A unique family in faith, love and learning.' This upholds the Catholic values within the daily lives of our pupils, staff and community. We are very much a family and we welcome and celebrate our differences. We strive to ensure that all our children are confident, kind, thoughtful and selfless.

The Governors of this popular school are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 3 / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (TA4) to join our school family.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will undertake responsibilities associated with both a Teaching Assistant Level 3 and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (TA4) role. Whilst these are separate positions, we would ideally like one person to fulfil both roles.

Do you have the skills, commitment and caring personality to join our family here at St Bernard's RC Primary School?

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with primary-aged children and supporting high-quality teaching and learning

Has experience of delivering learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes

Has the confidence, knowledge and skills to lead learning and provide whole-class cover when required

Demonstrates a secure understanding of the primary curriculum, particularly English and Mathematics

Can use effective questioning and feedback to promote progress, independence and a love of learning

Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development for all pupils

Can support pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, adapting support appropriately

Is patient, nurturing, resilient and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential

Can monitor, assess and record pupil progress, providing valuable feedback to teachers

Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school community

Is organised, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative

Supports and promotes the Catholic ethos and values of our school

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting teaching and learning across the school through targeted intervention, classroom support and planned learning activities

Working with individuals, groups and whole classes to enhance pupil achievement and progress

Delivering planned lessons and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff

Providing high-quality class cover and leading learning when teachers are absent or released for leadership, management or professional development activities

Supporting pupils with additional needs and ensuring all children can access learning successfully

Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Monitoring and recording pupil progress and contributing to assessment processes

Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support high-quality outcomes for pupils

Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting school events and activities where appropriate

We are able to offer:

Wonderful children who are kind, hardworking, well behaved and have a love of learning

An extremely supportive leadership and staff team who often go above and beyond

Very supportive parents and governors

A commitment to high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities

A happy, friendly and supportive community with a strong Catholic ethos

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children and families

Closing Date: 3^rd July 2026

Shortlisting: 3^rd July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 6^th July

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01204 652147 to make an appointment.

Please return completed applications to recruitment@st-bernards.bolton.sch.uk, marked for the attention of Mrs Taylor.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.