Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Horwich, Bolton (BL6) Length of Role: Academic Year 2025/2026 Pay Rate: £89 - £105 per day Contract Type: Temporary Are you a recent graduate looking to gain practical experience in a primary school setting? A friendly and supportive primary school in Horwich, Bolton is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team for the 2025/2026 academic year. This role offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers or educational professionals to develop classroom experience, build confidence, and make a positive impact on young learners’ education. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. You will help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where all children can reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils who need extra help Assist with lesson planning, preparation, and classroom organisation Encourage pupil engagement and promote a positive attitude to learning Support classroom behaviour management and uphold school policies Assist children with special educational needs and adapt activities as required Participate in wider school life, including assemblies, trips, and extracurricular activities Requirements: A degree in any subject (minimum 2:2 preferred) Strong communication and interpersonal skills A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude towards working with children A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or child development Previous experience working with children (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential This is a temporary, full-time position for the full academic year, offering a competitive daily rate of £89 to £105 depending on experience and qualifications. If you’re a graduate eager to gain valuable primary school experience and begin your journey into teaching, apply today for this Graduate Teaching Assistant position in Horwich, Bolton.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Robert Higginbottom on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Robert Higginbottom&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 4782</strong></strong>