Teaching Assistant Level 2, Plus SNA

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bolton is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support students with special needs. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers term-time hours and requires dedication to maintaining high educational standards. A supportive staff team and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Professional development opportunities

Enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Teaching Assistant or Special Needs Assistant in a primary school.
• Must possess excellent subject knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a one-to-one basis who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
• Maintain high standards within the school environment.
• Work collaboratively with parents and the community.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant/Special Needs Assistant

Excellent subject knowledge of the National Curriculum

Experience supporting children with Education Health and Care Plans

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

Job description

Job Title Teaching Assistant Level 2, Plus SNA

School name High Lawn Primary School

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Working Hours: 32

Contract Type: Permanent

Visits to School: 14.07.25 @ 3.00pm or 03.09.25 @ 9.15am

(Please call the school office to arrange

Tel: [phone])

Closing date: 03.09.25 @ 12.00 noon

Interview Date: w/c 08.09.25

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: Grade D (point 6-11) - £25,183 to £27,269 (pro-rata)

Actual: £18,211 - £19,720 per annum

The Role

The Governing Board of High Lawn Primary & Nursery School are looking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and popular school. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to all aspects of school life and be able to work as part of a team. They will have the ability to maintain our high standards and have a firm belief in the potential of all children.

The post is to support children on a one to one basis in year groups across the school who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

• has experience of being a Teaching Assistant/Special Needs Assistant in a primary school;
• has an excellent subject knowledge of the National Curriculum;
• has experience of supporting children who have an Education Health and Care Plan;
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• is an exemplary Teaching Assistant/SNA;
• has high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;

• is committed to working in close partnership with parents, Governors and the wider community.

About Us

In return, we can give you:

• happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children;

• an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team;
• an opportunity to play a significant part in the progress and achievement of children in school;
• a commitment to supporting individual professional development.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Applications should be forwarded for the attention of Chloe Edge, School Business Manager to:

[e-mail]

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Job Description

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Completed applications should be returned to Chloe Edge, School Business Manager at [e-mail]

The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.

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