Learning Support Assistant
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3NY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week/Term-time only/INSET days as directed.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade 5 (SCP6 £26,847.00 - SCP11 £29,071.00 FTE) Pro-rata £18,285 - £19,800
What skills and experience we're looking for
To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for pupils including those with neurodiversity. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who may need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. Develop understanding and incorporate the use of accessibility features on school technology when planning and supporting pupils with additional needs.
What the school offers its staff
With our values-driven Islamic ethos and technology-driven teaching and learning approach,our school vision ‘Believe You Can’ is strongly based on the belief that all children and adults can and will succeed!
Through our vision, we believe that anything is achievable with perseverance and a belief that no task is too big.
Our pupils are provided with inspirational education and a plethora of experiences during their learning journey at school.
Our staff and pupils are dedicated to excellence and do not settle for anything less, they are equipped with a toolkit of skills and knowledge that will serve them through their lives.
As a key player in the field of technology-driven teaching and learning, The Olive Tree is an Apple Distinguished School, and Regional Training Centre for local, national and international educators.
We welcome diversity and believe in an atmosphere of mutual respect, motivation and warmth, which is prevalent across the school.
We are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and strive to provide the best possible education for all our children. Our pupils are well behaved, friendly and eager to learn.
The Olive Tree Primary School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all ethnicities and backgrounds.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At The Olive Tree primary we strive to ensure that all students remain safe and free from harm and we are committed to playing a full and active part in the Multi-Agency response to Child Protection concerns.
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education", a search will be carried out (via an online search engine) as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
- Organisation type
- Free School, Muslim, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- finance@theolivetreeprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01204322370
The Olive Tree Primary School is a successful, inclusive Islamic ethos primary school located in Bolton, Greater Manchester. With a strong spiritual ethos, academic rigour, and high expectations, the school is dedicated to nurturing young people to become confident, compassionate, and equipped to make a positive contribution to society.
With our value-driven Islamic ethos and technology-driven teaching and learning approach, our school vision is ‘Believe you can’ and is strongly based on the belief that all children and adults can and will succeed!
It is our aim to work in partnership with our families to teach children to be strong, independent, self assured individuals prepared for the next step in their learning journey. For more information, or to get a fuller picture of the school, please do arrange an appointment to visit.
Through our vision, we believe that anything is achievable with perseverance and a belief that no task is too big.
Our pupils are provided with inspirational education and a plethora of experiences during their learning journey at school.
Our staff and pupils are dedicated to excellence and do not settle for anything less, they are equipped with a toolkit of skills and knowledge that will serve them through their lives.
We welcome diversity and believe in an atmosphere of mutual respect, motivation and warmth, which is prevalent across the school.
Arranging a visit to The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@theolivetreeprimary.com.
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