Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Support) NEW Highfield Primary Bolton £25,183 - £27,269 pro ra[...]

Transport for Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting children with specific needs, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with parents and staff. This temporary position offers a supportive atmosphere and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional Development

Supportive Staff Team

Caring School Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan is essential.
• Knowledge of working with children with specific SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in KS1 with specific SEND needs.
• Establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Relationship Building

Proactivity

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Support)

Highfield Primary

Term Time

Temporary

Expires 02/06/2025

About the Role

HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Support)

SALARY: Grade D (SCP Point 6- 11) £25,183 - £27,269 per pro rata (Actual Salary £18.496 - £20,028 per annum) + SEN Allowance £1455 pro rata
STATUS: Fixed Term, initially until 31st August 2026
HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30 3.30pm, Term Time only
REQUIRED FROM: 1st September 2025

The Headteacher and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Level 2 teaching assistant to support children in KS1 with specific SEND needs. Previous experience of working with children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan is essential to this role.

We are looking for a committed candidate who will be:
passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing
highly motivated and able to establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues, acting as a role model
committed to working in partnership with parents
able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience of working with children with specific SEND needs
proactive and can work with individual children and small groups, both within and outside the classroom

We can offer you:
happy, enthusiastic and friendly children who love to learn
a caring, hard working and dedicated staff team
supportive parents and governors
a real commitment to continued professional development
a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is valued

The successful candidate will join the support team in school and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning at Highfield.
Please outline your strengths and interests within your letter of application, particularly experience of working with children with ASD and/or speech, language and communication needs.
Completed application forms should be returned to David Glyn-Jones (Headteacher) at [emailprotected]
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June
Observations & Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th June