Walmsley CE Primary School Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton BL7 9SA Tel: 01204 332650 Email: officewalmsley.bolton.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Atherton Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN Vacancy for: TA2 to work in Year 2 with a child with an EHCP Required from: 22nd April 2025 Scale points - Grade D Points 6 -11 ( 25,183 - 27,269, pay award pending Pro Rata to reflect term time and part time working) Plus SNA Allowance ( 1,491 Pro Rata to reflect term time and part time working) Actual Salary is 15,650 to 16,946 plus SNA allowance of 926 per annum Appointment type: Fixed term to 31st August 2026 Contract: Term time only. 27.50 hours per week Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.30pm. The Governing Board are looking to appoint an energetic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant from April 2025 for our one and a half form entry Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. We are looking for someone to work with a child on a one to one basis under the supervision of the class teacher, implementing actions in support plans to ensure EHCP outcomes are achieved. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, imaginative and inspirational Teaching Assistant who has the qualities to continue to develop our children s love of learning and excitement about coming to school each day. Main duties To provide support in class to ensure the safety of pupils and enable them to access all areas of the curriculum. To attend to the personal needs of SEND children, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene and welfare. To provide support at lunchtime. To maintain accurate observations and records for children to share with the class teacher, SENDCO and Head To liaise with other outside agencies in supporting any child and to act upon advice given To attend any relevant training to further support pupils in school Have good basic skills in Mathematics and English - GCSE or equivalent Be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and outside professionals Be able to work as part of a team Walmsley CE Primary School can offer the successful candidate, excellent career development, well-motivated and well behaved pupils who enjoy learning, a supportive leadership team and governing board and the chance to make a difference. As a school we offer all staff: An opportunity to work in collaboration with Governors, staff, parents and the community to maintain the existing high standards and to take forward new and existing opportunities for further development. An opportunity to work with a team that is a hardworking and enthusiastic, committed to the school and with a focus on happy and well-motivated pupils, each of whom achieves their best. Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 11th March 2025 Shortlisting Tuesday 11th March 2025 Interviews will be held on Monday 17th March 2025 Application forms, job description and person specification are available to download from the greater jobs website. Completed application forms are to be returned for the attention of the Head teacher, Mrs J Atherton, by 12 noon on Tuesday 11th March, by email only, to officewalmsley.bolton.sch.uk Our 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 an online check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.