Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN)

Sacred Heart RC Primary (Westhoughton); Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 17,253 - 18,601; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart RC Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 with an SNA allowance to support a pupil with an Education Health & Care Plan. The role is term-time plus five days, with a temporary contract to 31 August 2027 and a commencement date of 5 October 2026.

You will work to extend learning in indoor and outdoor settings, be part of a supportive team, and uphold the school’s Catholic values while helping pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Ability to support teaching and learning for a pupil with an Education Health & Care Plan.
• Willingness to extend learning to outdoor settings.
• Prepared to work indoors and outdoors to support all aspects of learning.

Responsibilities

• Have a positive approach to working with children.
• Be prepared to work indoors/outdoors to support learning.
• Be part of a hard-working team and contribute to school ethos.
• Support children to achieve their potential and maintain high behaviour standards.
• Support the vision of the school and its Catholic values.

Skills

Positive attitude

Outdoor learning

Team player

Independent working

Active listener

Job description

Vacancy:
Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SNA Allowance
Term time + 5 days
Salary: £17,253 to £18,601
27.08 hrs per week
Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027
Commencement: 5th October 2026

The Governing Body of our successful and popular school are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SNA allowance to provide support for teaching and learning of a pupil with an Education Health & Care Plan.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will:

• Have a positive approach to working with children;
• Have a thirst for extending learning to outdoor settings;
• Be prepared to work indoors / outdoors in order to support all aspects of children's learning;
• Have a desire to work as part of a hard-working team;
• Be able to work efficiently and independently;
• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives;
• Make a positive contribution to the Catholic values of our school;
• Encourage our children to achieve their potential;
• Support the vision of high expectations of behaviour;
• Recognise that our school family extends to parents, the parish and our school governors.

We will offer:

• An outstanding level of support;
• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations;
• Opportunity to work in newly built / improved classrooms and outdoor learning space;
• Pupils who are motivated, friendly and excited by their learning;
• A committed, cohesive, enthusiastic and supportive school team that firmly believes, 'Every Child Matters'.

You do not have to be Roman Catholic to apply, but you must support our mission and values.

Please apply using the CES application form which can be found on our school website www.sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk.

Closing date: Monday 24th August 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Visits to school can be arranged. Please email [e-mail].

Applications should be addressed to The Governing Body, and e-mailed for the attention of the Headteacher: [e-mail].

Interview date Wednesday 2nd September.

References will be sought prior to interview and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A CES contract will be offered to the successful candidate.

Sacred Heart RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Supporting Documents

• Application Forms - Notes to Applicants
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Job Description