Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Permanent Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Salary: Grade D, Scale Point 6 11 £25,989 £28,142 per annum, pro rata’d.

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week Working hours: 8:30am 3:45pm (45 minute lunch break)

Contract: Term time only + 3 additional days

The Governors of St William of York Catholic Primary School, a vibrant and multicultural school, invite applications for the above post from suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistants.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievements and standards across all areas of school life;
• holds the relevant qualifications for the role;
• is energetic, enthusiastic and motivated;
• is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly staff team;
• is supportive to the values and ethos of a catholic school serving a multicultural community;
• has the ability to form excellent partnerships within our school family and wider community groups.

In return, we offer:

• Well behaved, friendly and motivated children who love to learn
• A welcoming, skilled and supportive staff team
• A strong commitment to staff professional development
• A caring and inclusive school environment where everyone is valued.

Please complete the Catholic Education Service (CES) Application form attached and return it to the school by post or email to butlers@st-williams.bolton.sch.uk. A Job Description and Person Specification are also attached. Please take a look at our website www.st-williams.bolton.sch.uk to help you with your application.

St William’s is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment

If you would like to visit the school before you apply, please contact school on 01204 333522 to make an appointment with our School Business Manager, Miss Shannon Butler.

Closing date: Friday 11^th September 2026 9am Shortlisting: Monday 13^th September 2026 12pm

Interviews: Wednesday 16^th September 2026