Teaching Assistant Level 2 NEW St Teresa’s RC Primary, Little Lever Posted today Bolton £15,988[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community in Bolton. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children with autism and communication difficulties, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and valued. The school prides itself on its nurturing environment, where teamwork and high expectations are at the forefront of its mission. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive staff, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in young lives. If you are eager to contribute to a positive educational experience, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Personalized Continuous Professional Development

Supportive working environment

Recognition of continuous Local Government service

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children with autism and communication needs.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children in mainstream and resource provision settings.
• Foster a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Autism

Teamwork

Commitment to Child Welfare

Education

Training in Child Development

Relevant Qualifications in Education

Job description

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only +5

Hours per week: 27.5 hours

Start date: As soon as possible

St Teresa’s RC Primary are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The school is looking to appoint a kind and committed TA to join our school family. We are a small school in Little Lever, Bolton with an attached Resource Provision for children aged 4-11 with a diagnosis of autism/severe learning difficulties. Our children describe our school as ‘a happy family where everyone is welcome.’ We have high expectations of all and work hard as a team, supporting each other to keep our children at the centre of all we do.

We are ideally looking for someone with experience and/or training in working with young people with autism and/or communication difficulties. The role will be based both in mainstream and in our Woodlands provision.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple; it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children, and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff, and schools opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa, are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation, this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them, a world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy, and valued.
• Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues, and parents as partners.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
• Has an understanding of working with children with autism and/or communication needs.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm, and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Interview date: TBC

Candidates must include a supporting statement with their application on how they meet the person specification.

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website here.

44, Redcar Road, Little Lever, BL3 1EN, United Kingdom