High Needs Teaching Assistant L2 with SEN Responsibilities

Teaching Vacancies; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

St James CE Primary School is seeking a High Needs Teaching Assistant L2 with SEN responsibilities to provide learning support for children with EHCPs. The role involves assisting a class teacher, supporting pupils with social and emotional needs, and working 30 hours per week.

You will join a school committed to safeguarding and delivering high-quality education for children with additional needs, including a dedicated resourced provision.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young children with learning, social and emotional difficulties.
• Patience, resilience and an ability to nurture.
• A calm, organised and flexible approach to team working.
• An ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support in the classroom for children with EHCPs.
• Support high-need SEND pupils in our resource provision.
• Work 30 hours/week (Mon-Fri) to assist the class teacher.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing

Relationship building

Job description

High Needs Teaching Assistant L2 with SEN Responsibilities

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/10/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for The Governors of St James CE Primary School invite applications for the above post from suitably qualified or experienced people who enjoy working with children.

The persons appointed will work for 30 hours/week (Monday to Friday) and will provide learning support in the classroom for children with EHCP’s.

This role will be working with high-need SEND children in our resourced provision About You… To fulfil this very rewarding and valuable role you will need:

• Experience of supporting young children with learning, social and emotional difficulties
• Patience, resilience and an ability to nurture
• A calm, organised and flexible approach to team working
• An ability to build positive relationships.

What the school offers its staff In return we can offer a school with:

• Well behaved, friendly and motivated children who love to learn;
• A friendly and skilled staff;
• Commitment to the professional development of staff;
• A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Further details about the role Reference: 211026TSHN

• Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.