Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 Plus SEN (Secondary)

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bolton is seeking passionate candidates for the role of Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN. The ideal candidate will support students aged 11-16, fostering effective learning and managing behaviour. The role offers continuous professional development, career progression options, and generous leave entitlements. With a supportive environment focused on equality and wellbeing, this is a great opportunity for individuals eager to make a genuine difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children aged 11-16 in an education setting.
• Ability to build effective professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Willingness to adapt and be flexible to meet role demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals and groups of students.
• Manage students’ challenging behaviour using various strategies.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Building rapport

Motivating students

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

ADVERT

TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 + SEN (SECONDARY) x 2

GRADE D SCP 6 11 (£25,989 £28,142)

PLUS, SEN ALLOWANCE £1,539

ACTUAL SALARY £17,848.12 £19,326.70

PLUS, SEN ALLOWANCE £1,056.91

30.25 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 1 DAY

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school is on an exciting journey, and we are incredibly proud of the culture we are building here. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting‑edge and vibrant environment.

We are also fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own leadership development programmes.

Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO :

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE :

• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction / instruction of teaching and / or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, supporting target setting for students and enabling access to learning for all students.
• Assisting in managing students’ sometimes significant and challenging behaviour through the use of a range of strategies and techniques.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER :

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing [e-mail]

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN (Secondary) x 2 | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE : Monday 5th January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS : TBC