Teaching Assistant Level 4 - MATHS

Maths HLTA

Grade F SCP 17 (£32,046 - £35,570) Pro rata’d

salary (£27,441 - £30,458)

Term time plus 5 days

12 months fixed term contract

37 hours per week

Required as soon as possible

The Governors wish to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to work within the Maths department to facilitate inclusion of students with SEN, under the direction of SEN Co-ordinator and Senior Leadership of the school. The successful candidate will work in a variety of ways to ensure that students with additional needs are fully included in the life of the learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

We can offer you:

The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department.

Excellent professional development opportunities

A supportive and generous well-being offer

o Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all.

o Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week

o Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups

o A supportive and comprehensive CPD package

o A new starter induction programme and coffee morning

o Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups

Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:- Unlimited Counselling

Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support

GP Phone Consultations Menopause Support Physiotherapy and much more

Closing Date: 9am Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

Please send completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient, suitable candidate applications be received.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.