Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN)

Queensbridge Primary School
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN)

Location: Queensbridge Primary School, St Germain Street, Farnworth, Bolton. BL4 7BL
Salary Grade: Grade D point 6 11
Actual Salary: £19,263 - £20,859 + SEN allowance
Hours: 32.50 hours per week Term Time plus 2 days
Working hours: 8.30am 3.30pm daily with 30 minutes lunch (start and finish times may change slightly to fit the needs of the school but the total hours is unchanged)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 8th June, 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June, 2026
Interviews: Friday 12th June, 2026
To commence: September 2026

The Governors of Queensbridge Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with children across KS1 / KS2.

We have 249 wonderful children who are welcoming, diverse and eager to learn. They require a Teaching Assistant who will nurture their potential, champion high standards and bring out the best in every child. The role will include a contribution to the delivery of a differentiated curriculum enabling meaningful inclusion and access to learning for these pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children
• Have experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities and also be inclusive by nature.
• Have the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school
• Have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with children, treating them with respect and kindness and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
• Be prepared to undertake further training as necessary to complete the role to the required standard.
• Use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning.
• Demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
• Carry out administrative tasks to a high standard including the use of ICT
• Work well with other staff and agencies
• Be motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy a challenge.
• Have the ability to inspire children and provide high quality learning experiences.
• Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
• Behave in a professional manner within a team environment
• Have the ability to work positively with children, parents and other stakeholders
• Have a high personal level of mathematics, grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
• Be patient, caring and understand the individual needs of the child.
• Develop their own knowledge and skills within the primary setting
• Be committed to the safeguarding and care of children in our school

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, prior to shortlisting. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time on 01204 332577 or by email to office@queensbridge.bolton.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8th June, 2026.

Please return completed application forms to:

Mrs D Crier
School Business Manager
Queensbridge Primary School
St Germain Street
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 7BL

Or by email to office@queensbridge.bolton.sch.uk

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June, 2026

Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026

Queensbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. The above post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.