Hardy Mill Road Harwood BL2 4EF Early Years Teaching Assistant (TA1) Grade C Grade: Grade C scp 4-6 7,114 - 7,341 per annum (actual) Term: Term time only Perm/FTC: Temporary until August 2026 initially Required: A.S.A.P. Hours: 12.5 hours a week Timings: 1.00pm 3.30pm Monday to Friday The governors of Hardy Mill Primary are seeking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant (TA1) Grade C to work as part of our Reception class team. This post is a temporary post until August 2026 initially. The successful candidate will: be hardworking and have experience of working as part of a successful team; be qualified to at least GNVQ 2 and have good skills in English and Maths to level 2 standard ; have experience of working with children preferably in an early years setting. In return, we can offer you: motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved children; a supportive leadership team committed to school improvement; an excellent programme for professional development. Applications and further details are available from/returnable to: If you would like an informal chat about the role, or would like to visit the school please contact us on 01204 333770 and we will arrange for the office manager to speak with you. Please note that CVs will not be considered Please send in completed applications by 12pm on Wednesday 7 th January 2026, by email to boalerj@hardymill.bolton.sch.uk or by post to Mrs J Boaler Hardy Mill School Hardy Mill Road Harwood Bolton BL2 4EF Hardy Mill Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought on all shortlisted candidates and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Closing date: 12 pm Wednesday 7 th January 2026 Interviews: Date to be confirmed