St Thomas CofE Primary School Westhoughton Bolton Level 3 Teaching Assistant Nursery and Early Years Working Pattern: Term Time Only Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract Type: Temporary (1 st January 2026 until 31 st August 2026) with a view to contract extension. Salary: Grade E (point11-17) - 28,142 to 31,022 (pro-rata) (Actual Salary 20,669 - 22,784 per annum) The Role The Governing Board of St Thomas CofE School are looking to employ an enthusiastic, hard working and motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and popular school. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to all aspects of school life and be able to work as part of a busy team. Candidates must have the passion to act as a positive role model at all times, whilst encouraging all pupils to reach their full potential. The position is to support pupils in our Nursery and Early Years provision. We are looking for an individual who: has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school has excellent subject knowledge of the National Curriculum is committed to ensuring that all pupils have the best learning experience is willing to work as a part of a busy team can act on their own initiative is willing to support class teachers as directed has high expectations of children s behaviour, wellbeing and academic achievement has the passion to work closely with parents and carers, Governors and the wider community. understands the importance of liaising with outside agencies to achieve the best outcomes for pupils In return, we can give you: enthusiastic learners who are happy and well behaved a supportive Governing Board an opportunity to be part of a supportive, dedicated and close knit staff team a commitment to encouraging personal growth and staff development an opportunity to play a part in the progression and achievement of pupils in school Applications should be forwarded for the attention of Mrs Sue Owen, School Business Manager - owens@st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk Visits to school are warmly welcomed (by appointment only). Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 (midday) Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 1 st January 2026 St Thomas School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check