Teaching Assistant Level 2

Heathfield Primary; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Heathfield Primary School in Bolton is seeking an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support our First Steps Two Year Old provision. The role focuses on Early Years learning, child development, and positive, inclusive practice within a proactive, collaborative team.

The post offers 22 hours per week during term time plus five days, with potential to increase hours as the First Steps provision grows. Successful candidates will meet EYFS criteria and be prepared for Paediatric First Aid

Qualifications

• Approved Early Years Level 2 qualification (DfE criteria)
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths
• Paediatric First Aid training or willingness to obtain it

Responsibilities

• Support children in the First Steps Two Year Old provision
• Help create a safe, engaging learning environment
• Foster high standards of behaviour and learning through effective communication

Education

Early Years Level 2 qualification

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Job description

Henniker Road, Bolton BL3 3TP

Telephone: [phone]

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Headteacher: Mr. M. D Thornley BSC (Hons) NPQH

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

FIRST STEPS (TWO YEAR OLD) PROVISION PERMANENT

TA2 grade D (SCP 6-11) 22hours, Term Time+5

Permanent Position, potential to be full time/additional afternoon hours as our First Steps expands

Monday Thursday 8:40am- 1pm and Friday 8:20am 1pm

The Governors at Heathfield Primary School would like to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the Heathfield family working in our two year old provision. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of working in the Early Years phase and who will demonstrate their passion for our mission statement Learning Together, Learning for Life.

The successful candidate will be supporting child/ren in our First steps, Two Year old provision.

The successful candidate must hold:

• An approved Early Years level 2 qualification (See DfE criteria)
• At least a level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Hold or be prepared to receive Paediatric First Aid training

There may be opportunities to increase your hours, including additional afternoon or full-time hours, at certain points during the year. We are therefore particularly interested in candidates who would value and be able to offer this flexibility when additional hours are available.

The successful candidate will:

• Love working with children
• Be motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy a challenge
• Establish good working relationships with children, acting as a role model
• Excellent, inclusive practice including effective communication and language and questioning
• Understanding of how to extend children’s learning through effective and purposeful continuous provision, both indoors and outdoors
• A proven track record of success and improving children’s outcomes
• Secure subject knowledge of the Early Years handbook and expectations
• Accurate self-reflection, responding positively to feedback
• Ability to plan and assess effectivelyHigh expectations of achievement and behaviour, including supporting children’s self-regulation
• Experience of delivering speech, language and communication and/or willing to undergo training
• Demonstrate commitment to quality learning
• Work well with other staff and agencies

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date: 9:00am Thursday 24th September

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 28th September

In joining the Heathfield family, we can offer you:

• A hard working, committed and talented staff team
• An Early Years evaluated as ‘strong’ by Ofsted April 2026
• A supportive governing board
• A supportive, forward thinking leadership team committed to raising standards and providing a broad and balanced curriculum

• Motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children with supportive parents
• Excellent CPD to further your professional development
• An excellent opportunity to further enhance and develop the future of Heathfield