SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT NEW Lever Edge Primary Academy Posted today Bolton ££21,645 - £23,350 T[...]

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Job summary

A supportive primary academy in Bolton seeks a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. The role involves supporting children's development and promoting independence in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEND children.
• Committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for learning activities across key stages.
• Assist with specific interventions and therapy programs.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job description

LEVER EDGE PRIMARY ACADEMY
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Head: Ms K James

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT
37 hours per week. Term time plus one week
Salary depending on experience
Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEND Allowance (£1,491 pa)
Grade D Salary scale point 6-11 pro rata (£21,564 - £23,350)
2nd September 2025
The Vacancy

The Trustees and Head Teacher of the school wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teaching Assistant from September 2025.

About our school

Lever Edge Primary Academy is a large two form entry primary school, with two nurseries a sports hall and a forest school.

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils in our resourced provision.

The Person required for the post
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide support for learning activities across a range of key stages
- Support children’s development physical, emotional, social, communication and intellectual development needs
- Help pupils access the curriculum in a meaningful and inclusive way
- Promote independence, confidence and self-esteem in learners as well as encouraging positive behaviour
- Support literacy and numeracy activities adapting learning materials to meet individual pupils’ needs, as appropriate
- Assist with the implementation of specific interventions and therapy programs, e.g. speech and language, occupational therapy
- Supervise and support pupils during transitions, break times and off-site activities

Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role working with SEND children
- Experience of behaviour management and techniques
- Committed to professional development and willing to learn

What the School can offer you

- A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody
- An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
- A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to meet the requirements of this post and you would like to work in a supportive, well run school, we look forward to hearing from you.

More information about the school can be obtained via our school website.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the rights to work in the UK either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025

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