Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEN

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

Job summary

A local primary school in Bolton is seeking a Teaching Assistant L2 + SEN to provide 1:1 support for Year 3 students. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 qualification and have experience with children, especially those with Special Educational Needs. Responsibilities include supporting learning and developing structured activities under teacher direction. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to fostering children's growth.

Benefits

Supportive mentoring and CPD programme

Dedicated induction session

Friendly, motivated students

Innovative school with outdoor learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed to fostering a love of learning in pupils.
• Must demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm in approach.
• Have relevant experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning alongside teachers.
• Provide specialist support for children with SEN.
• Implement structured learning activities under teacher's direction.

Skills

Knowledge of supporting children with SEN

Ability to create structured learning activities

Strong communication skills

Creativity and enthusiasm

High expectations of children's learning

Ability to work well under direction

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant L2 + SEN (31.25 hours per week, Term Time Only) Year 3, 1:1 support

Grade D / SCP 6-11 + TASEN Allowance PRO-RATA (FTE £25,989 - £28,142 to be Pro-Rata). Actual Salary: £18,353 to £19,874 9th January 2026 (Fixed Term 18 months contract to 31st August 2027 Start Date ASAP)

Eagley Junior School is a happy and welcoming two-form entry Junior School in Bromley Cross, Bolton. We have an opportunity for a caring and supportive individual to join our team of Teaching Assistants as a SEN Teaching Assistant.

You will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum or age range, for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a love of learning in their pupils, demonstrating creativity and enthusiasm in their approach.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• Has knowledge of supporting and leading learning activities for children with SEN
• Has successful relevant experience of working with children
• Is able to devise and implement structured learning activities, under the direction of the teacher, and be able to evaluate their effectiveness and measure pupils’ progress, giving feedback as required
• Thrives off nurturing and developing children and is positive, approachable and caring
• Champions our character virtues of kindness, curiosity, honesty, positivity, gratitude and bravery in all that they do
• Has consistently high expectations of all children’s learning and behaviour
• Has high expectations of themselves and works hard, both in and out of the classroom
• Works efficiently, can prioritise their time and meet deadlines
• Is accurate, has attention to detail and good subject knowledge
• Is self-reflective and able to respond positively to feedback
• Can form and maintain mutually respectful working relationships
• Is enthusiastic, professional and friendly
• Is able to communicate clearly and has a good sense of humour

What we can offer you:

• A supportive mentoring and CPD programme
• A hardworking, dedicated, talented smiley set of colleagues
• A dedicated induction session prior to a start date in order to familiarise yourself with school systems, procedures and an opportunity to meet key personnel in school to discuss aspects such as curriculum design and safeguarding
• A wellbeing day or equivalent hours over the course of the academic year
• Time in-lieu when attending school residential trips
• Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children with excellent behaviour
• A supportive and forward-thinking staff team
• An innovative school with a broad and balanced curriculum
• Staff with high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development
• Supportive trustees, families and wider school community
• An excellent opportunity to influence and shape the future of our school, staff and pupils
• A school site that provides a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities

The Junior Leadership Team would like our new member of staff to:

• Have high expectations of us and our learning
• Help and support us in a caring and smiley way
• Create fun and engaging lessons making use of our curriculum booklets, knowledge organisers, trips and visitors (We are unique as we go on three school residential trips!)
• Use technology to make learning easier and more enjoyable
• Help to us understand our feelings better through the Zones of Regulation
• Build strong connections with our families and community to show how great our school is
• Be kind

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Please note that under the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 it is an offence:
(a) for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, or accept or do any work in a regulated position. An individual is disqualified from working with children if he/she is included on certain lists held by the Disclosure & Barring Service (Criminal Records Bureau), or has been disqualified from working with children as part of a sentence.
(b) to knowingly offer work in a ‘regulated position’, i.e. work which will have regular contact with children, to a disqualified individual or fail to remove an individual from such work.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Application Process

Informal pre-application visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, ideally during the school day so you can get a good feel of our warm and welcoming school environment. After school visits are also welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Jenna Proctor, either by email: [e-mail] or by telephone on 01204 333708, to arrange a visit.

Applications should be emailed to our School Business Manager at [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews: Friday 6th February 2026 (time tbc).

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form
• ↗ Application Pack

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