Job description
Ladywood School is an Outstanding Special School situated in Bolton. It caters for primary aged pupils with complex learning difficulties. Ladywood is a proud member of Woodbridge Trust, which is a local partnership with Firwood School, Woodbridge SEND Service and Woodbridge College.
Due to the rapid expansion of our school and increasing student numbers, we are now seeking to appoint an SMSA who is passionate about supporting our student’s with a range of special educational needs.
We will offer you:-
Professional development to support you in your career
Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff
A genuinely happy, caring and friendly place to work
Supportive leadership and CPD opportunities to develop
A challenging yet rewarding environment where our children are amazing and will inspire you
As a Trust we are committed to recognising and transferring your continuous service record if you are currently employed from within Bolton LA.
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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Ladywood School
Academy special converter · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 211
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,614
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 5:1
- Academy trust
- WOODBRIDGE TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Bolton, Bolton, BL3 1NG
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- Salary
- £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only, actual salary based on no continuous service £4404 - £4769 based on 7.5 hours per week
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 16 January 2026
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
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