Teaching Assistant Level 2

Post Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St. Ethelbert’s RCP, Bolton

Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £19,000 - £19,294 (£25,583- £25,989 FTE)

Term of Contract: Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 12^th April 2026

St. Ethelbert’s is currently seeking a level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in EYFS. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and skilled TA2 to support teaching and learning in our Reception class. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality support across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, both within adult-led activities and continuous provision. They will help to nurture children’s communication, language, early literacy and number skills through play-based learning, skilled questioning and positive interaction. The role includes observing children’s development, contributing to assessment, supporting pupils with additional needs, and helping to create a safe, stimulating and welcoming classroom environment where every child can achieve, belong and thrive.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience working in EYFS, preferably with an EYFS qualification
• At least a level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics
• The ability to implement literacy / numeracy programmes
• A willingness to work towards a Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Awareness of inclusion in a school setting
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• The ability to organise and manage learning in ways which keep children safe
• Positive values, attitudes and behaviours, which can be modelled to the children
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils, families and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=6910821fcq

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 14^th April 2026

Interview date: Thursday 16^th April 2026

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*