Teaching Assistant Level 2

Northern Education Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

CPD & career development

LGPS access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Northern Education Trust seeks a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant for Essa Primary Academy in Bolton. The role is part-time (30.75 hours over 39 weeks) on a fixed-term basis until August 31, 2027, supporting pupils’ learning across the school and assisting the teaching team.

Salary is pro rata with SCP7–SCP8 scales and pro rata figures; the post includes access to NET development programmes and a strong commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Post holder will engage in regulated activity with children.
• This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; enhanced DBS checks will apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development across Essa Primary Academy.
• Provide assistance to teaching staff and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

CAPTION:

• Company: inploi
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Bolton, BL3 3HH
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 25 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Summary

Essa Primary Academy

Post: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Salary Range: SCP7 SCP8 (£27,274.00 - £27,709.00 FTE) [Subject to job evaluation] Salary to be pro rata (£20,026.21-£20,345.61) Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Part Time [30.75 hours/39 weeks]

Base: Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Essa Primary, supporting pupils' learning and development across the school.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Application

For more information, please contact Allison O'Connell, PA to the Principal/Office Manager, at [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday, 5th October 2026 12:00pm

Supporting Documents

• TA Job Description
• TA Person Specification