Job Vacancy; Teaching Assistant Level 4

Job title: Teaching Assistant Level 4 

Address: Sunning Hill Primary School, Goldsmith St, Bolton BL3 6TR

Level: Grade F SCP17 to 23

Pay: £24,451 to £27,129

Hours:  Contract Pernmanent, 35.25 hours per week, term time (Mon - Thurs 8:00am  - 3.45pm, Fri 2.30pm)

Closing Date: 13th July 2026

Job Overview:

Sunning Hill Primary School is looking to appoint a TA4 for our nursery setting. You will work across our two and three year old provision alongside our EYFS TLR and nursery class teacher. As this is a unique opportunity we would strongly recommend a visit to the school. Please contact our school Business Manager Mrs Atkinson-Bothwell on 01204 331865 to arrange a visit.

We are looking for a passionate and committed early year’s specialist to join our outstanding team as recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of leading a small team and a nursery class
• Will work to achieve the very best outcomes for our children
• Is creative, flexible, energetic and hardworking
• Will contribute to planning and administrative tasks
• Understands and has experience of the assessment needs within the Early Years
• Is able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and parents
• Understands and meets the needs of SEND children within a nursery setting
• Has a high standard of written and spoken English

In return, we can offer you:

• A caring, friendly and welcoming school community
• A supportive leadership team committed to school improvement
• A chance to work in a school with a truly inclusive ethos
• A commitment to professional development
• An outstanding EYFS provision as recognised by OFSTED

The essential criteria for this role includes:

• Minimum NNEB or CACHE/NVQ Level 4 qualification in Childcare
• Management experience in a nursery/school setting.
• GCSE English & Maths at grade 5 or above.

Further information, job description and application form, can be found here.

Please contact:

Application packs are available via this site. Completed application forms should be emailed to Miss Whalley, Headteacher, by Monday 13th July at 9.00a.m, whalleyc@sunning-hill.bolton.sch.uk

Observations will be held on Tuesday 14th July with successful applicants being taken forward to interview on Wednesday 15th July.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.