Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Thomas CofE Primary School

Westhoughton

Bolton

Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SNA allowance

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract

1^st September 2026 31^st August 2027

Hours: Full time - 30 hours, Mon - Friday.

Term time only.

Scale: Grade D Scale Point 6-11

Salary - £17,619 - £19,079 per annum (Actual)

St Thomas C E School (Chequerbent) is seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our small, friendly team.

Experience of working with pupils in school who have additional needs is essential.

We want someone who is:

• Passionate about making a difference to all pupils
• Kind and nurturing, whilst still having high expectations of behaviour and learning
• Able to promote our ethos and values
• Has the ability to work as part of a close knit team
• Has a positive mindset and a can-do attitude.

If the above is you, please come and pay us a visit. We actively encourage visits prior to applications being submitted. Please contact school for an appointment

In return we offer amazing and well behaved pupils who are eager to learn. We have a fantastic, stable and supportive stable staff team and a governing body who are committed to St Thomas.

St Thomas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) and barred list check.

Completed applications should be returned by email to our School Business Manager Mrs S.Owen, owens@st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk by Monday 29^th June 2026 (midday).

Interview date to be confirmed.

For further information, please contact school on 01942 634666