Special Needs Assistant (TA2)

Employer: Claypool Primary School
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Role: SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT
Required from 1st January 2027
Hours: 26.25 hours per week term time + 5 days
Salary: TA2 Grade D (points 6 - 11) £26,847 to £29,071 plus pro rata SNA allowance
Actual Salary: £16,309 to £17,660 plus pro rata SNA allowance
Contract: Temporary until 25th March 2027
Live On Site Until: Friday 27th November 2026
Applications Close: Noon on Friday 27th November 2026
Start Date: 1st January 2027

The Governors at Claypool wish to invite candidates to apply for the post of Special Needs Assistant.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children;
• Has experience of supporting children with significant additional needs;
• Is able to support the learning of children either individually or in small groups;
• Has experience of KS2;
• Has good communication skills;
• Is caring, patient and flexible;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic;
• Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly and caring children who have a positive attitude to learning;
• A committed and motivated staff team supported by an active Board of Governors;
• A school where everyone is valued;
• A genuine opportunity for shared leadership and professional development;
• A commitment to your health and well-being.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to school please contact the school on 01204 333426.

We believe that shortlisted candidates should have time to consider their responses to the questions before the interview and so the questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates 20 minutes before the interview.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on Friday 19th June 2026 to office@claypool.bolton.sch.uk
Shortlisting Monday 30th November 2026
Task and Interviews Thursday 3rd December 2026