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Teaching Assistant: Secondary

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Temporary

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Job Title: Secondary School Teaching Assistant (KS3/KS4Specialist)
Location: Horwich, Bolton
Length of Role: Day2Day, Long term, Short term
Pay Rate: £90+
Contract Type: Temporary with the potential to go permanent

Teaching Assistant– Secondary School – Horwich, Bolton
A well-regarded secondary school in Horwich, Bolton is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stage 3&4. This has potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.
The school is looking for a proactive and academically confident individual who can support pupils preparing for their GCSE examinations, delivering targeted interventions and helping to raise attainment across core subjects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong subject knowledge, experience supporting secondary learners, or a graduate considering a career in teaching.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide targeted KS3&KS4 support, focusing particularly on GCSE intervention in core subjects.
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 academic interventions to address gaps in knowledge.
• Assist teachers in planning and adapting resources for exam-focused learning.
• Support students with revision, exam techniques and subject-specific challenges.
• Monitor progress and contribute to intervention tracking and assessments.
• Build positive relationships to motivate learners and promote strong study habits.
• Help maintain a focused, productive and supportive classroom environment.

Requirements
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students, ideally within KS3&KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge across English, Maths and/or Science.
• Ability to deliver structured academic support and intervention sessions.
• Confident communication and rapport-building skills.
• A patient, supportive and professional approach with high expectations.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

What the School Can Offer
• A supportive and high-performing secondary school environment.
• Ongoing training and development, including GCSE intervention strategies.
• A long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
• The chance to make a measurable impact on student attainment and confidence.
• Competitive daily pay £90 depending on experience.

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