Level 2 Teaching Assistant SEND - 27hrs

Beacon Primary School; Horwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Primary School in Horwich, Bolton, is looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our dedicated staff. You will support pupils with special educational needs across the school.

The role is 27 hours per week, term time only, permanent contract, with NJC scales 04-06 (£26,016-£26,847 pro rata) plus SEN Allowance. Visits are encouraged; contact the school office to arrange a visit and for queries.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND is essential.
• Patience and kindness to support children's transitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for SEND students.
• Support child throughout all aspects of school life.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Join our team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant SEND!

School: Beacon Primary School, Peter Martin St, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7AL

Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton

Reporting to: Headteacher

Job title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Contract: Permanent

Grade: NJC 04 - NJC 06 (£26,016 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata) + SEN Allowance

Hour: 27 hours per week, term time only

Start Date: As soon as possible, following enhanced disclosure and medical checks

Closing Date: 27th November 2026 - 9am

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant with SEND experience to join our dedicated staff team. We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child 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.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01204 333545.

Please send any queries to: [e-mail]

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 2024, 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.