Teaching Assistant Level 2

TA2 29.5h per week term time only (Fixed Term until July 16^th 2027)

Required from 1^st September 2026

Salary: Grade D scp 6 11 Actual Salary £17,326 - £18,761 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term with a view to make permanent

The Governors at Beaumont wish to invite staff to apply for the post of Level 2 Teaching Assistant TA2.

We are looking for someone who:

• To work on own initiative but work closely with the class teacher;
• A team worker who is outward facing and likes to learn;
• Has excellent behaviour management strategies;
• Is able to support children across the Key Stages when required;
• Is a positive, energetic and enthusiastic person;
• Can run one club after school (within contracted hours);
• Preferably has experience of leading interventions;
• Can troubleshoot and be proactive;
• Loves to work with children and wants to make a difference;

“We are not JUST teaching assistants. We are the managers of the world’s greatest resource: CHILDREN!”

We offer:

• Children who are delightful to work with;
• A class based teaching assistant role;
• A school who regards teaching assistants as experts;
• A team who are each other’s champions;
• A very experienced, hardworking and supportive team of leaders and governors;
• A happy, stimulating workplace with polices that help people in everyday life;
• An extensive commitment to your continuing professional development via coaching and connection;
• A positive and supportive ethos which focuses on providing outstandingly good care, guidance and support for all our children, which contributes to their enjoyment of learning and excellent progress;
• An opportunity for ‘overtime’ within our wrap around care provision;
• A recent ‘Outstanding in all areas’ Ofsted report;
• Supportive and kind parents.

This post would be ideal for someone who would like to train to be a teacher or higher level-teaching assistant in the future.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please ring the school office on 01204 652149 if you would like to visit with the times you are available.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Stacey Postle (Head Teacher) by:

Monday 6^th July 2025 by 9.00am emailed to office@beaumont.bolton.sch.uk

Shortlisting will be shortly after and you will be informed by the end of that week whether you have been successful for the next stage.

Interviews & Short Task will take place on 13^th July 2026. The short task will consist of an activity involving a book and small group of children.

Please note: This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.