At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in providing quality education to children with complex needs.
- Company: Green Fold Special School, a nurturing environment for diverse learners.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to student wellbeing and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.
- Qualifications: Basic awareness of school curriculum and skills in literacy and numeracy.
The predicted salary is between 29836 - 36466 £ per year.
Permanent Level 1 Teaching Assistant’s 20 hours per week TTO Grade D SCP 6-11 / £25,989 - £28,142 pro rata Actual Salary - £12,029 - £13,026.
Green Fold is a maintained primary special school that provides the highest quality of education for over 170 children aged 4-11 with a wide variety of highly complex needs including PMLD, SLD and Autism with a range of associated communication, interaction, social, sensory and learning differences. Our team consists of over 140 school-based practitioners in education, health and care who work tirelessly to ensure that we offer the best holistic education and care to our students and support to their families and the wider community.
Our school is part of The Orchards Federation, a group of three schools working closely together for the benefit of all our pupils, the other members of the Federation are The Orchards Nursery School and Cherry Tree Primary School. Green Fold is located across 4 sites in Bolton each with specific enabling learning environments closely matched to our learners' needs.
In 2025/26 our educational offer is organised in the following way:
- The Seedlings provision in Daubhill is the home to our Early Years team, a bespoke provision meeting the needs of our children as they enjoy a bright start on their journey with us.
- Our Saplings provision on Lever Edge Lane caters for autistic children in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2.
- The Orchards Upper Site in Farnworth provides for children with SLD, PMLD and autism and includes resources such as our hydro pool and full tracking hoists into the classrooms for our PMLD learners who require this support.
- At the Orchards Lower Site in Farnworth our provision is focused upon sensory support for our learners with autism in Key Stage 2.
Each of our buildings have excellent facilities and all are equipped with new high specification sensory rooms and other specialist spaces. We are proud to be recognised as outstanding practitioners in PMLD and complex needs education and are additionally the Autism Education Trust providers for Bolton - we ensure our children are always at the forefront of evidence-based learning.
Green Fold is a place where each pupil is allowed to express themselves as individuals and learn in a style that best meets their needs. ‘Pupils love coming to Green Fold School. It is a place where all pupils flourish.’ Ofsted November 2023.
As a Federation we focus strongly on staff and children’s wellbeing. We can offer you an excellent opportunity to continue your professional development, where you will receive a high level of commitment and support from staff, governors and families. This is a particularly exciting time to join the school as we continue to expand with projected numbers exceeding 185 by 2026. Green Fold and The Orchards Federation are currently undergoing significant building works at all sites to ensure the provision is fit for the future.
We can offer:
- Working within a high quality specialist setting.
- A friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and committed staff team.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
We are looking for a person who can demonstrate:
- 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.
- A patient, nurturing and caring manner.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 9:00am.
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
Interview Date: Monday 7th September 2026.
Please submit an error free completed application form via email: recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk. Please quote reference- GFTA120.
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.
Teaching Assistant Level 1 NEW Green Fold Special School Posted today Bolton Actual Salary £12,029 - £13,026 Term Time Expires on 01/09/2026 employer: Green Fold
Raise Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in a vibrant community, we offer unique opportunities for professional advancement through tailored training and collaboration with dedicated colleagues, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with SEMH and SEND needs. Join us to be part of a team that values resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of education.
