Position: Teaching Assistant Level 2 Status: P ermanent position Hours: 32.5 hours per week Salary: Grade D point 6 - 11 25,183 - 27,269 (pro rata per annum) Actual Salary 18,496 - 20,028 per annum Required from: ASAP The Governing Board of St Matthew s Primary School Bolton are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work across classes of their successful 2 form entry, multicultural school. The successful candidate must be sympathetic to the values of a church school serving a multicultural community and be committed to raising achievement and developing our children holistically. The role of the Teaching Assistant is to monitor development and support children with their education under the direction of the Teacher. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the teaching environment is ready for teaching prior to the lesson commencing. The successful candidate will: Be hardworking and have experience of working as part of a successful team; Be qualified to at least GNVQ 2 and have good skills in English and Maths; Aspirations to help all children reach their potential and become the best that they can be Excellent skills in communication, creativity, IT and organisation A commitment to be involved in every aspects of our school life A great sense of humour and enjoys working as a team player 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 a committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The application form, job description and person specifications are available to download from the Bolton greaterjobs.co.uk website. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs J Saunders, School Business Manager, by noon on the closing day by either post or email to officest-matthews.bolton.sch.uk. Closing Date: Friday 6 December 2024 Shortlisting: Monday 9 December 2024 Interview Monday 16 December 2024 Please contact Mrs Saunders by email officest-matthews.bolton.sch.uk or by telephone on 01204 333004 if you have any queries.