Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Gates Primary; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN-focused environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Job summary

The Gates Primary School in Westhoughton is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEN for a permanent, 32.5 hours per week role. Salary starts at £19,718 per annum plus SEN allowance.

The successful candidate will support learners across the EYFS and assist children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and sensory processing difficulties in a caring, inclusive environment. We value a proactive, reflective practitioner who can work with individuals and small groups and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2, BTEC Level 2, or equivalent in Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• ELKLAN training (or equivalent) in Speech, Language and Communication support.
• Training or experience in supporting children with Autism (or equivalent SEND training).
• First Aid Training.
• Attention for Learning/Attention for Autism training.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in EYFS and assist early development activities.
• Assist children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and sensory processing difficulties.
• Work within a multi-agency approach to support children and families.
• Extend and support young children's learning in a language-rich environment.
• Support individuals and small groups inside and outside the classroom.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and ongoing professional development.

Skills

EYFS experience

SLCN experience

Autism experience

Multi-agency working

Inclusive language-rich environment

Support individuals & small groups

Education

NVQ Level 2 / BTEC Level 2 Teaching Assistant

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

ELKLAN training

Job description

The Gates Primary

Teaching Assistant Level 2 +SEN

Permanent role

Actual Salary: Grade D, SCP 6 £19,718 per annum plus SEN allowance

Hours 32.5 hours per week

Headteacher: Mr. S. Doherty

NOR: 288

Do you have the drive, inspiration and vision to support our learners and teachers in raising standards even further?

If so, The Gates Primary School is the place for you. The Governors, staff and children of The Gates Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding Assistant Teacher to join our highly motivated and dedicated team, where they can share and utilise their expertise. The post is from September 2026 and is full time (32.5 hours).

We are very proud of our school, and Ofsted (September 2023) judged us to be Good. They recognised that: “Everyone at The Gates Primary School is proud to belong to this caring community. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They build positive and trusting relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the high expectations that the school sets for their academic achievement and behaviour. They work hard and achieve well.”

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Teacher who:

• Has experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development
• Has experience of supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism and Sensory processing difficulties.
• Is confident working with young children with a range of additional learning needs
• Has experience of working within a multi-agency approach to support children and families
• Has a good understanding of early education and is able to extend and support young children’s learning
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement, communication, and behaviour for learning
• Is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing, and language-rich learning environment
• Demonstrates a willingness to reflect, learn, and develop professionally
• Is proactive and able to support individuals and small groups both within and outside the classroom
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Knowledge of a range of communication strategies to support non-verbal children to develop early communication skills

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2, BTEC Level 2, or equivalent in Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable:

• ELKLAN training (or equivalent) in Speech, Language and Communication support

• Training or experience in supporting children with Autism (or equivalent SEND training)
• First Aid Training
• Attention for Learning/Attention for Autism training

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are well behaved, motivated, and enthusiastic about learning
• A warm, welcoming, and inclusive school community where everyone is valued
• A supportive and committed staff team and governing body
• Engaged learners who enjoy their learning and make good progress
• Strong leadership and opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to develop your skills within an EYFS and SEND-focused environment

Please outline your strengths and interests within your application letter, particularly your experience of working with children in EYFS and supporting those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and Sensory processing difficulties.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th September 2026