Teaching Assistant Level 3/4

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

Salary: Grade E (TA3) and Grade F (TA4)
Actual Salary: £13,632 to £15,027 (TA3 position) and £9,052 to £9,833 (TA4 position)
Hours: TA3 hours are 20.75 (8.15am 12:30pm) and TA4 hours are 12.5 (1pm-3:30pm)
Start Date: 18th November 2026 (or sooner)
Contract: Permanent 33.25 hrs per week

St Bernard’s RC Primary School is a happy, welcoming and caring Catholic school where every child is nurtured, valued and encouraged to flourish. Guided by our faith and inspired by the teachings of Jesus, we are committed to providing an excellent education in which every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. The successful candidate will share our vision for ensuring that every child feels safe, included and valued, and will be passionate about supporting children’s learning,

As a Teaching Assistant at St Bernard’s, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

We value strong partnerships with families, our parish and the wider community. We are looking for someone who shares our Catholic ethos, demonstrates kindness, patience and initiative, and is committed to helping every child flourish within our caring school community.

If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and would like to be part of a supportive team that places faith, love and learning at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you.

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: 21st October 2026
Shortlisting: 21st October 2026
Interviews: Friday 23rd October 2026

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 Spencer.

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.