Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job Title High Needs Teaching Assistant L2 with SEN Responsibilities

School name St James CE Primary School, Farnworth

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, term time plus 5 inset days

Working Hours: 30h per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027

Salary: NJC Grade D Point 6-11 with SEN allowance £18,639 - £201,83 per annum plus SEN Allowance £1,103 per annum

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 21^st October 2026

Interview Date: Monday 2^nd November 2026

Reference: 211026TSHN please quote on application form

The Role

The Governors of St James CE Primary School invite applications for the above post from suitably qualified or experienced people who enjoy working with children. The persons appointed will work for 30 hours/week (Monday to Friday) and will provide learning support in the classroom for children with EHCP’s. This role will be working with high-need SEND children in our resourced provision

About You

To fulfil this very rewarding and valuable role you will need:

• Experience of supporting young children with learning, social and emotional difficulties
• Patience, resilience and an ability to nurture
• A calm, organised and flexible approach to team working
• An ability to build positive relationships.

About Us

In return we can offer a school with:

• Well behaved, friendly and motivated children who love to learn;
• A friendly and skilled staff;
• Commitment to the professional development of staff;
• A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

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Completed applications should be returned to digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk

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) and a barred list check