Teaching Assistant Level 2

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Hours of work: 30hpw term-time only (8.45am to 3.15pm 30min lunch)
Fixed Term Contract: Until 31st August 2027
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Pro-rata Level 2 Grade D (SCP 6 11)/ TA Level 3 welcome to apply Grade E SCP 11-17
Actual Salary: £17,619 to £19,079

St Mary’s RC Primary School wishes to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant.

St Mary’s is a successful and caring school where you will support the delivery of an exciting and challenging curriculum to our eager learners. You will work under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior staff, focusing on inclusive or specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for children and assisting and supporting classroom management as required.

The school has very high standards of attainment and the staff are dedicated to providing the very best for the children. The school promotes British Values and the school mission statement of ‘We Care, We Pray, We Work, We Play... in Jesus’ Way’ across all practices.

At St Mary’s there is a highly effective team of Teaching Assistants and the successful candidate will benefit from their team support and a programme of professional development. Applicants should be committed to upholding the ethos and values of a Catholic school.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Experience of working in an educational setting.
• A patient and nurturing approach to supporting children.
• A creative, reliable, hardworking and solution focused outlook.

This post includes lunchtime duty and you may also be asked to cover other duties as required.

To receive an application pack, please contact the school by telephone (01204 333625) or download the pack directly from the school website. (All applications must be submitted using the CES application form). Completed applications should be returned by email to office@st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk or by post. CVs will not be accepted. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.

St Mary’s RC Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd April 2026.

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 21st April 2026.