Teaching Assistant Level 2

Captains

BL1 5RU

Tel: 01204 332777

Website: https://www.church-road.bolton.sch.uk

Email: office@church-road.bolton.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs D Docherty

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN Support)

Required from: ASAP

Status: Permanent

Hours: 33.75 hours a week, term time only + 5 days

MondayFriday 8.30am 3.45pm (30 minute lunch)

Salary: Grade D (SCP 6 11) plus SEN allowance

Actual Salary: £20,970 - £22,707 plus SEN allowance

We are looking for a passionate, caring and dedicated Special Needs Assistant who is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs. The successful candidate will have experience supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including cognition and learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, sensory and/or physical needs, and speech, language and communication needs.

We are seeking an individual who is patient, compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child. You will have the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, understand their individual needs and adapt your approach to help remove barriers to learning and promote their confidence, independence, wellbeing and achievement.

Above all, we want someone who is passionate about creating an inclusive, nurturing and supportive environment where every pupil feels valued, understood and empowered to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver any interventions / programmes recommended by professionals.

Applications should be returned to the school by noon Friday 25^th September 2026.

Interviews to be held on Friday 2^nd October 2026.

The school 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).

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.