Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant for pupil with SEND

Grade: Level 2 (or equivalent)

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: 25 hours per week (Term time only)

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or sooner


The Governors of St Boniface’s are seeking to appoint an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant, to join our happy and nurturing school

The role will include classroom duties supporting a pupil 1:1 in addition to lunchtime supervision and supporting at breakfast club.


About us

We can offer:

  • A nurturing family school with its ethos rooted in Catholic principles.
  • Children who behave well, enjoy school and want to learn.
  • A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
  • Supportive parents and governors.
  • Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.
  • A vibrant learning environment.


About the Role
The role will include classroom duties supporting a pupil 1:1 in addition to lunchtime supervision and supporting at breakfast club.


About you

  • Practising Catholic or are fully committed to the Catholic ethos of the school
  • Have experience of working with children in the primary school phase
  • Have a good knowledge and understanding of children with SEND.
  • Receptive to training and implementing evidence based strategies to support children.
  • Able to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
  • Enthusiastic, inspirational and pro-active in their approach
  • Able to work as part of a supportive, nurturing team.


Closing date for applications : Wednesday 20th May

Shortlisting: Wednesday 20th May

Interviews: w/c 8th June 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. please contact Mrs Burnett at the school to arrange. Contact school at: www.stbonifacesalford.com or via info@stbonifacesalford.co.uk

Tel: 0161 566 7612

St Boniface RC Primary School, Yew Street, Salford. M7 2HL


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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Supporting Documents

↗ Teaching Assistant 1-1 Job Description & Person Spec

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Location

Yew Street, , Salford, M7 2HL, United Kingdom

Job ID

3066