Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEN

Canon Johnson CofE Primary School; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy children

Strong staff team

Supportive parents & carers

Academy Trust professional development

Job summary

Canon Johnson CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant with SEN focus to join our dedicated team. The post is fixed term to 31 August 2027, 35 hours per week, term-time only (43.6 weeks), with an ASAP start.

You will support children across all aspects of school life, contribute to high standards, and help create exciting learning opportunities in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant with a focus on SEN.
• Commitment to high standards and supporting children throughout school life.
• Ability to provide stimulating learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support children across all aspects of school life.
• Work with staff to provide engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive classroom environment.

Skills

SEN support

Teaching assistant

Student support

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Join our Team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEN!

School: Canon Johnson CofE Primary School, Elgin Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9DD

Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton

Reporting to: Headteacher

Job title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant- SEN

Contract: Fixed Term – 31st August 2027

Grade: NJC 04 – NJC 06 (£25,185 - £25,989 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Weeks: 43.6 working weeks (Term Time Only)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 28th August 2026 - 12 noon

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team.We require ateaching assistantwhocanprovide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the children throughout all aspects of schoollife. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the child/ren in their transition.

We offer:

• Happy, friendly and enthusiastic children who love school life.
• A strong team of dedicated staff.
• A supportive community of parents and carers, who want to work with us to give their children a successful start in life.
• A partnership with our Academy Trust committed to providing the very best professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding Statement:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.