Teaching Assistant Level 4 - English

Thornleigh Salesian College; Bolton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced department

Well-being offer

Comprehensive CPD package

Staff induction & wellbeing events

Counselling & support services

Job summary

Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton is seeking an English HLTA to support inclusion of students with SEN under the direction of the SEN Co-ordinator and Senior Leadership. The post is based in the English department and involves working in a range of settings to help pupils access learning.

Experience with young people is advantageous. The role offers a supportive department, CPD opportunities, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to include all learners.
• Willingness to engage with staff and parents to support student progress.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion of students with SEN under the direction of the SEN Coordinator and Senior Leadership.
• Work across the English department to facilitate access to learning for all students.
• Assist with behaviour management and learning activities as required.

Skills

SEN support

Inclusion focus

Team collaboration

Job description

English HLTA

Grade F SCP 17 (£32,046 - £35,570) Pro rata’d

salary (£27,441 - £30,458)

Term time plus 5 days

12 months fixed term contract

37 hours per week

Required as soon as possible

The Governors wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the English department to facilitate inclusion of students with SEN, under the direction of SEN Co-ordinator and Senior Leadership of the school. The successful candidate will work in a variety of ways to ensure that students with additional needs are fully included in the life of the learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

Benefits

• The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department.


• A supportive and generous well-being offer


• Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all.


• Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week


• Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups


• A supportive and comprehensive CPD package


• A new starter induction programme and coffee morning


• Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups


• Unlimited Counselling


• Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support


• GP Phone Consultations


• Menopause Support


• Physiotherapy and much more

Closing Date: 9am Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Supporting Documents

• Job Pack


• Application Form


• Recruitment Monitoring Form


• Consent to Obtain References


• Notes to Applicants


• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act