Teaching Assistant Level 2

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Wellbeing support

EDI commitment

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN (Secondary) to support students aged 11-16 within a 3-16 all-age, inclusive environment. The role is permanent, part of a SCP 6–11 pay scale (£25,989–£28,142) with SEN allowances, at 30.25 hours per week, term-time plus one day.

The post includes generous CPD, career progression, wellbeing support, and a comprehensive benefits package, with automatic pay progression and a lunch allowance for lunchtime duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 11-16 in an education setting.
• Personal resilience and ability to model positive characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction of teaching staff.
• Assist in managing students' behaviour using strategies and techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Rapport building

Motivation

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 + SEN (SECONDARY)

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 behavior 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.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

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: Friday 2nd October 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC