Teaching Assistant Level 1
Green Fold Community Special School
(SLD/PMLD/ASD 2-11yrs)
The Orchards Federation
The Upper Orchards
Highfield Road
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 0NS
01204 335883
2 Permanent Teaching Assistants Level 1
10 hours p wk Term Time 2 hours per day
Required ASAP
Salary: TA 1 Grade D pt 6 £25,183 pt 11 £27,269 pro rata
Actual Salary at Grade D pt 6 = £5,691 pa gross
It is desirable that applicants have recent, relevant experience ideally in a school/respite setting with children who have significant special needs
The school are looking for Teaching Assistants Level 1 to join our enthusiastic and committed team in an OUTSTANDING (Ofsted Nov 2023) Special School to teach and support our increasing numbers in school along their learning journey. Green Fold School is part of the Orchards Federation which includes Cherry Tree Primary and the Orchards Nursery.Green Fold also has classes at our Saplings site in Little Lever and a classes at our Seedlings site (formerly Alexandra Nursery School) in Bolton.
We can offer excellent CPD opportunities, and the opportunity to be part of an
experienced and dedicated staff as well as
‘165 very special children 165 special reasons to join us’
Desirable personal skills and knowledge are as follows:
- To have a basic awareness of school curriculum
- Good personal numeracy and literacy skills
- A basic awareness of children with additional needs especially within a school setting
- Patience/nurturing and caring manner
Shortlisting: Friday 14 March 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025
For further details and an information pack please download from the Greater Jobs Website or the Schools Website: (Ref: GF Perm TA1 10 hrs).
Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Please do not apply through other recruitment sites.
Please return your completed application form to recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk or post to the above address
Additional information should be no more than two sides of A4.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community
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