Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN allowance NEW Pikes Lane Primary Posted today Bolton £18,94[...]

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Job summary

Pikes Lane Primary School seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN allowance to support pupils with additional needs. The role involves aiding learning, motivating pupils, and collaborating with educators. Candidates should have prior experience with primary age children and strong interpersonal skills in a diverse school community.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing focus

Supportive school community

Access to wider agency support

Qualifications

• Paid experience working with primary age children required.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Aid pupils in learning by clarifying instructions and using materials.
• Motivate and provide individual attention to pupils as needed.
• Liaise with teachers and professionals about learning needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Experience with additional needs

Job description

Pikes Lane Primary School

Support Staff Vacancies from September 2025

Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN allowance - Permanent

Salary Grade D point 6-11 Actual £18,941.00 - £20,5100.00 + SEN Allowance

Hours: 32.5hours per week Term time + 5 days

The Headteacher and Governors of Pikes Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint some highly effective 1:1 SEN TA’s for pupils with additional needs.

The responsibilities include;

To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible, both in group situations and on their own by, for example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Assisting in speech and language and general communication
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual learning needs, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil

Successful candidates will;

• Have paid experience working with primary age children
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and work well as part of a team
• Have some experience of working with children with additional needs

What we can offer you;

• A school where staff wellbeing is one of our central aims
• Children who are enthusiastic about school and their learning
• A diverse and vibrant school community
• Support of wider agency support and experienced SEN staff

How to apply:

Applications for this post are by the Bolton application form accompanied by a letter of application on no more than two sides of A4, detailing how you meet the criteria.

Applications should be emailed to: [e-mail]

Deadline for applications:

Closing Date: Monday 30^th June 2025 9.00am

Interviews: w/c 7^th July 2025

We regret we are unable to offer feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview

Pikes Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture where children’s wellbeing is prioritised and we expect all of our staff to share in this aim. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

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