Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Early Years Specialist) Location: Bolton Length of Role: Until July 2026 Pay Rate: £89 – £105 per day Contract Type: Temporary with the potential to go permanent Teaching Assistant (Early Years Specialist) – Mainstream Primary School – Bolton A welcoming and forward-thinking mainstream primary school in Bolton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Early Years Specialist) to join their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team. This position will run until July 2026, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate. The school is committed to providing a nurturing start for its youngest learners and requires someone who can support children’s early development, promote positive learning behaviours and work effectively within an experienced staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years practitioner looking to make a long-term impact in a supportive primary school environment. Key Responsibilities • Support children across Nursery and Reception with early literacy, numeracy and play-based learning. • Deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions to help children meet developmental milestones. • Assist the class teacher with planning, preparation and classroom organisation. • Encourage positive social skills, independence and emotional resilience. • Help create a stimulating, safe and inclusive EYFS learning environment. • Monitor pupil progress and contribute to observations and assessments. • Communicate effectively with staff and parents to support children’s development. Requirements • Experience working within Early Years in a school or childcare setting. • Strong understanding of EYFS frameworks and child development. • A nurturing, patient and proactive approach to supporting young learners. • Ability to engage children in play-based and structured learning activities. • Confident communication and teamwork skills. • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply). What the School Can Offer • A supportive EYFS team and experienced leadership. • Ongoing professional development and training. • A long-term role with the possibility of becoming permanent. • A friendly, welcoming community environment. • Competitive pay between £89 and £105 per day, depending on experience. How to Apply If you are passionate about Early Years education and want to support young children in a vibrant mainstream primary school in Bolton, we encourage you to apply today. Early applications are recommended as the school is keen to appoint as soon as possible. INDMAN<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>