Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, motivating teaching assistant in Bolton. The school is a Three‑form Primary school with a supportive leadership team, a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our educators and help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior classroom experience is preferred but not required.

• Location – Bolton
• Position – KS2 Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – supporting teaching, assessing student work, lesson plans/activities
• Start date – January 2026
• Duration – 1‑term contract, may be extended
• End date – end of term 1
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum pay rate – according to pay scale
• Hours – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mon‑Fri (term time only)

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2 (preferred but not required)
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the past year
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

• Valid right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS and enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!