Teaching Assistant Level 2 NEW St Thomas CE Primary (Halliwell) Posted today Bolton £19,524 - £[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Bolton is seeking a motivated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Special Educational Needs and a passion for working with children. This fixed-term position offers a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Professional development

Caring, friendly school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEND) required.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of needs using effective strategies.
• Engage actively in children's learning and help them achieve their best.

Skills

Working with children

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Qualifications in SEND

Job description

Salary Grade: Grade D (point 6 point 11)

Working Hours: 8:30am 3.30pm plus 1 hour (half an hour for lunch) Total - 33.5 hours per week.

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Start Date: 01 September 2025

The Governing Body is looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated SEND learning support assistant, to join our creative and inclusive school.

We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in a range of Special Educational Needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• loves working with children
• has a sense of humour
• has the skills and knowledge to support children with a range of needs, using effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning
• works well with other staff and agencies
• is motivated, and has a positive attitude and enjoys a challenge
• has experience and or qualifications within the area of SEND
• has excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• helps children achieve their best
• actively engages in children’s learning
• works as a member of a team and is able to take responsibility
• uses their own initiative

We can offer:

• a caring, friendly school with a strong Christian ethos
• a staff team committed to achieving high standards
• enthusiastic pupils and staff
• a commitment to professional development
• a forward-looking school, keen to accept new challenges
• a dedicated, hardworking Governing Body

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and a pre-employment check will be made before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Discloser and Barring Service (DBS)

Completed application forms should be emailed to the school office at [emailprotected] for the attention of the Headteacher (Mrs A Fielden).

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025