Are you a confident and caring support professional eager to make a difference in a primary school setting? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for Teaching Assistants and Support Staff across Bolton and Bury for: Short-term daily cover - step in when teachers or TAs are absent and help maintain a positive classroom environment Longer-term assignments - covering term-long roles or supporting extended absences Temp-to-perm opportunities - a chance to transition into a permanent support role if you and the school find the right fit Why work with us? Flexible working across schools in the Bolton & Bury area, offering variety and choice Opportunities for regular bookings if you'd like stable patterns of work Support from a dedicated education recruitment team specialising in Teaching Assistants and support staff. Tradewind pride themselves on offering personalised service and free CPD for support staff. A chance to build your experience and expand your skills across different classroom settings (EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2) Competitive pay and weekly payment options (depending on assignment) You'll have: Previous experience in a classroom or school setting (TA/support role, helping small groups, 1:1 support, or classroom cover) Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to support pupils, staff and adapt to different teams Flexibility and a professional attitude - responding to different school routines, age ranges and learning needs A good level of organisational and behavioural management skills - able to assist the teacher, support learning and maintain order Willingness to undertake induction or training via Tradewind to refresh or enhance your TA skills Ideal candidate: You're someone who enjoys working with children, is adaptable and ready to join a team and step into new schools when needed. You may appreciate the variety of daily cover or you may prefer settling into one school long-term, with the potential for a permanent move if that feels right. Next steps: If you're based in or near Bolton or Bury (or willing to travel locally) and you're keen to explore TA/support roles with a supportive agency - we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, highlighting your support experience, and contact our Bolton/Bury consultant at Tradewind to discuss what roles are currently available. Join Tradewind and support children's learning while developing your career your way!