Teaching Assistant

King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  15 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,976.00 - £21,308.00 Annually (Actual) This salary is pro-ratad for term time only - 37 Hours Per Week

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant – King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
Inspire. Empower. Connect.

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious and thriving learning community. This role is integral to our mission of delivering a world-class education grounded in character and academic excellence.

King’s Bolton is a non-selective free school, guided by traditional values and inspired by cutting-edge educational research. As a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, we are consistently oversubscribed and recognised for providing a distinctive, high-quality educational experience.

The Great Schools Trust has been recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-improving multi-academy trusts and was recently shortlisted for MAT of the Year. We are redefining education through innovation, values-led leadership, and a culture where both students and staff flourish. With all academies rated Good or better by Ofsted and a strong +0.4 Progress 8 score, we are proud to be transforming futures across our communities.

About the Role

Our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. You will assist in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons, help manage behaviour and routines, and support the academic, social, and emotional development of our students—particularly those with additional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art school building, opened in 2024, designed to support a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and character development.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

• Assist the class teacher in managing classroom activities and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Support individual students and small groups to enhance their learning experience

• Prepare learning materials and resources as directed by the teacher

• Supervise students during lessons, breaks, and school activities

Learning Support

• Support the progress of students with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities

• Use effective strategies to support learning and manage behaviour

• Assist with literacy and numeracy interventions

• Provide feedback to teachers to aid in student assessment

Classroom Management

• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment

• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour plans

General Duties

• Contribute to maintaining clean, safe, and well-organised learning spaces

• Attend staff meetings, training, and school events

• Undertake other duties in line with the role, as directed by the teacher or leadership team

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and specialists to provide consistent student support

• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and carers

Health & Safety

• Follow child protection, health, and safety protocols

• Promote and ensure pupil wellbeing in line with school safeguarding policies

Professional Development

• Continuously reflect on practice and engage in professional development

• Take opportunities to build skills and qualifications, with school support

• Engage with the Trust’s People-Centred Leadership strategy

Safeguarding

• Comply with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent)

• Promote the safety and welfare of all pupils

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for education and student development

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A proactive, flexible, and caring approach to supporting young people

• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting

• A commitment to the ASPIRE values: Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Endeavour

Why Join King’s Bolton?

As part of the Great Schools Trust, you will benefit from:

• Weekly, high-quality CPD and development opportunities

• Access to CredimusAI tools that support efficiency and effectiveness

• A strong wellbeing culture through our Staff Wellbeing Charter

• A respectful, engaged, and inspiring student body

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to make a lasting difference, support young people, and be part of a values-driven educational community.

Contact for Queries or Visits:
Jemma Harvey – j.harvey@kingsbolton.com

Safeguarding Statement
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About King's Leadership Academy Bolton

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 910 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-bolton

Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.

King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.

Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.

At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.

We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.

King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.

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