Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) - 2 Vacancies

Contract Type Permanent

30.00 hours per week (Term-time Only)

Ref: TOTPS/LSA/0926

Start Date: Immediate

Application Close Date: 12 noon, Monday 28th September 2026

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP6 £26,847.00 - SCP11 £29,071.00 FTE)

Shortlisting: 28th September 2026

Interviews & Assessment: Thursday 1st October 2026

The Olive Tree Primary School, Bolton, opened in September 2013 as Bolton’s first Free school and has consistently proven to be a highly popular choice for parents, with a waiting list of potential pupils wanting to join.

With our values-driven Islamic ethos and technology-driven teaching and learning approach, our school vision ‘Believe You Can’ is strongly based on the belief that all children and adults can and will succeed!

Through our vision, we believe that anything is achievable with perseverance and a belief that no task is too big.

Our pupils are provided with inspirational education and a plethora of experiences during their learning journey at school.

Our staff and pupils are dedicated to excellence and do not settle for anything less, they are equipped with a toolkit of skills and knowledge that will serve them through their lives.

As a key player in the field of technology-driven teaching and learning, The Olive Tree is an Apple Distinguished School, and a Regional Training Centre for local, national and international educators .

We welcome diversity and believe in an atmosphere of mutual respect, motivation and warmth, which is prevalent across the school.

We are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and strive to provide the best possible education for all our children. Our pupils are well behaved, friendly and eager to learn.

The Olive Tree Primary School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

Application

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

To Apply, please complete the attached application Form, which you should relate specifically to the Person Specification and the accompanying Job Description.

Return completed applications to: finance@theolivetreeprimary.com

Contact Information

Mr A Musa. The Olive Tree Primary School, Adelaide Street, Bolton. BL3 3NY.

Telephone: (01204) 322370 Email: finance@theolivetreeprimary.com

Website: Visit our website, http://www.theolivetreeprimary.com

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), a search will be carried out (via an online search engine) as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.