Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEND)

St. Luke’s C of E Primary School, Morley Street, Bury, BL9 9JQ

TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2) SEND

Salary: Grade 6

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Working Hours: Part time (32.5hrs) 8:30am to 3:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: 3:30pm on 29^th June 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 6^th July 2026

Job Description Summary

We are looking to appoint a permanent Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work with our team in our SEND Intervention Provision to deliver high-quality learning experiences for pupils with SEND. The successful candidate will support individuals and small groups both in and outside the classroom, helping to implement tailored learning programmes and contribute to planning and resource preparation.

The role involves promoting an inclusive, positive learning environment, supporting pupils’ development, independence, and wellbeing, and assisting with personal care where required. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help maintain accurate pupil records. Working closely with teachers, you will support lesson delivery, behaviour management, and the use of effective teaching and assessment strategies, including early years frameworks (where applicable) and ICT.

Why join St. Luke’s?

St Luke’s is a warm, welcoming and diverse Church of England school in Bury where we are all “Rooted in Love”, we work as a values driven family to provide education for all pupils aged 3-11 years. We offer an inclusive and enriched creative curriculum, pupils who are eager to learn and staff who are friendly, supportive and committed to continuing development as a team.

We are an inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting children with additional needs as well as stretching higher attainers. Every child is encouraged to reach their potential in a safe, happy environment where behaviour is exemplary and respect is at the core of our ethos.

In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding our children and their families. We are very proud of our pupils, our wider community and of our recent achievements.

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Experience of working in a primary school setting with children with SEND
• An understanding of a range of additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and learning difficulties.
• Experience of working with small groups and 1-1 meeting their needs
• Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
• Experience of administering interventions
• A strong teamwork ethos that shows commitment and positivity to working in a challenging yet rewarding environment
• A desire to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning