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Teaching Assistant New


Teaching Personnel

£94 - 100 per day

Bury

Permanent | Full Time

05/10/2026

No

Immediate Start Opportunities Available | Teaching Assistant & Cover Support Roles

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in secondary schools? We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a range of secondary schools in Bolton and Bury, with opportunities available for both experienced support staff and those looking to build a career in education.

While many roles will involve traditional classroom support, there is also the opportunity to move into Cover Supervisor duties from the outset, making this an excellent stepping stone for aspiring teachers or education professionals looking to develop their classroom leadership skills.

  • Support students in lessons and throughout the school day
  • Work alongside teaching staff to help raise student attainment
  • Provide behavioural and pastoral support where required
  • Deliver pre-set work and supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
  • Build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Maintain a safe and productive learning environment
  • Experience working with young people is desirable
  • Confident managing behaviour and leading small groups or whole classes
  • Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Passion for supporting young people's education and development
  • Graduates and aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply
  • Immediate starts available
  • Full-time and flexible opportunities
  • Opportunities to gain Cover Supervisor experience straight away
  • Work across a variety of secondary school settings
  • Excellent classroom experience for future teacher training applications
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Potential for long-term and permanent positions

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone looking to begin a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and start your journey in secondary education across Bolton and Bury.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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