Teaching Assistant Level 3

Employer: Claypool Primary School
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: TA3 Grade E £17,660 - £19,468 per annum (actual)
Contract: Full time and permanent

Live On Site Until: Friday 6^th November 2026
Applications Close: Noon on Friday 6^th November 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Details

Role: SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

Required as soon as possible

Salary: TA3 26.25 hours per week term time + 5 days

Contract Type: Permanent

The Governors at Claypool wish to invite candidates to apply for the post of Full Time Special Needs Assistant working within our SEN unit.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children;
• Has experience of supporting children with significant additional needs;
• Is able to support the learning of children either individually or in small groups;
• Has experience of KS1 and/or KS2;
• Has good communication skills;
• Is caring, patient and flexible;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic;
• Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly and caring children who have a positive attitude to learning;
• A committed and motivated staff team supported by an active Board of Governors;
• A school where everyone is valued;
• A genuine opportunity for shared leadership and professional development;
• A commitment to your health and well-being.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to school please contact the school on 01204 333426.

We believe that shortlisted candidates should have time to consider their responses to the questions before the interview and so the questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates 20 minutes before the interview.

Completed application forms should be emailed to office@claypool.bolton.sch.uk by noon on Friday 6^th November 2026

Shortlisting Monday 9^th November 2026

Interviews Friday 13^th November 2026