Required from January 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team of professionals at Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England School. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individuals to become part of our school community, initially in Early Years. Our school provides a happy, safe, and inspiring environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. As a Church of England school, our guiding value is: Love one another as I have loved you. This underpins everything we do, encouraging kindness, respect, and care throughout our school family. Hours of work are 30 per week, term time only, in accordance with service requirements. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 17th December, with interviews being held at the school on Tuesday 6th January 2026. An application form is available here and returnable to Mrs McGreavy Head Teacher at Christ Church Ainsworth CofE Primary School, Tommy Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton BL2 5SG (email: ccainsworth@bury.gov.uk) by 12 noon on Tuesday 16th December 2025.