Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SNA

The Valley CP School
Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 8JG
Telephone: 01204 332684
Email: office@thevalley.bolton.sch.uk

Teaching Assistant level 2 + SNA
Required A.S.A.P & from September
Salary grade D £25,989 - £28,142 FTE per annum plus SEN allowance £1,539 FTE
Actual Salary £16,540 to £17,910 plus pro rata SEN allowance
27.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week
Fixed term to 31st August 27 for maternity cover. May become permanent for right candidate.
Previous applicants need not apply.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant level 2 with SEN. The post holder will be required to work across the school (Nursery-KS2). The position is fixed term, which for the right candidate may become permanent.

The Children, Staff and Governors would welcome applications from candidates who have:

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience and or qualifications within the area of SEND is essential.
Confidence in implementing strategies to support the child’s learning and development
The ability to work as part of a team
Be hard working and able to use your own initiative
The ability to enable all children, as individuals, to thrive in your care
A knowledge of assessing pupils with SEND.
Able to set clear boundaries and have experience of a range of behaviour management strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning

We can offer:

Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
A caring and welcoming atmosphere
Committed and hard working staff and Governors
The chance to consolidate and strengthen the close links and partnership we have with parents and the community
A school where every child matters and everybody counts
Training and CPD opportunities and career advancement

Please send your completed application forms to office@thevalley.bolton.sch.uk

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 27th April 26
Shortlisting: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 30th April 2026

Visits to school by appointment, please contact the office 01204 332684