Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Teresa’s RC Primary, Little Lever, Bolton.
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 -6 FTE £24,790 - £25,183 (£15,988.55- £16,242.01 Actual Salary)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term Time Only +5
Hours per week: 27.5 hours
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 08/01/2025
St Teresa’s RC Primary are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
The school is looking to appoint a kind and committed TA to join our school family. We are a small school in Little Lever, Bolton with an attached Resource Provision for children aged 4-11 with a diagnosis of autism/severe learning difficulties. Our children describe our school as ‘a happy family where everyone is welcome.’ We have high expectations of all and work hard as a team, supporting each other to keep our children at the centre of all we do.
We are ideally looking for someone with experience and/or training in working with young people with autism and/or communication difficulties. The role will be based both in mainstream and in our Woodlands provision.
We are seeking an individual who:
* Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy and valued.
* Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents as partners.
* Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
* Has an understanding of working with children with autism and/or communication needs.
We can offer:
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children.
Shortlisting date: 09/01/2025
Interview date: TBC
Candidates must include a supporting statement with their application on how they meet the person specification.
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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