Teaching Assistant - Level 1
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 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: 12 hours per week, Thursday and Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £6906.24
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Ethelbert's RC Primary School is currently seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work on Thursday's and Friday's in our Year 1 class. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
St Ethelbert's is a one-form entry school, in the parish of Christ the Redeemer in Deane, Bolton. The school has a nursery, which admits pupils from the age of 3. We are located in an extremely diverse area of Bolton; our school currently has 27 languages, which adds to the richness of our special community. We are proud of our Catholic ethos, which permeates everything we do.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Is kind, patient and enthusiastic, who genuinely enjoys working with children and supporting their development.
- Is reliable, approachable and able to follow instructions, whilst also using their own initiative when appropriate.
- Has good communication skills, with a proficient level of literacy and numeracy.
- Can work as part of a team.
- Has a willingness to learn.
- Is flexible.
- Has a strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos.
- Has a relevant qualification.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevan, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn.
- An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths and none are welcomed and valued.
Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visist the school. Please contact Kathryn Ramwell (Office Manager) on 01204 333036 or via email: kramwell@stethelberts.sotccat.org.uk to make an appointment.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures andKeeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Further information about the job
Our Mission:
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope:
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage:
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation:
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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