Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Fixed Term for 12 months (subject to staffing requirements)

The Governors of St Hilda’s are seeking to appoint an outstanding, compassionate and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role will involve providing targeted support for a pupil with additional needs in social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), as well as speech, language and communication.

We are looking for a nurturing and resilient individual who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s life. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the pupil’s academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development, helping them to feel safe, regulated, supported, and able to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing consistent, tailored support in line with Individual Learning and Behaviour Plans
• Supporting the pupil’s emotional regulation and wellbeing throughout the school day
• Implementing trauma-informed and restorative approaches to promote positive behaviour
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCo, and external professionals
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and confidence in learning

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

• Trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
• Supporting children who experience challenges in:
  • Communication and interaction
  • Social and emotional wellbeing
  • Concentration and engagement
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Adverse Childhood experiences
  • Supporting children with ADHD and Autism

Applicants should have:

• Excellent behaviour management skills, including the use of positive reinforcement and constructive feedback
• Good English, Maths and IT skills
• Experience of working on an alternative curriculum
• Experience of effectively feeding back to the class teacher regarding children’s progress

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the child and the class teacher
• Have a caring, patient and empathetic nature
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate resilience and a commitment to inclusive practice

In return, St Hilda’s offers a supportive and welcoming school community, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on a child’s life.

If you are dedicated, resilient, and ready to take on a deeply rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Monday 20^th April at 9:00am

Short listing: Monday 20^th April 2026

Interview and observation: Thursday 23^rd April 2026

Application forms are available here and should be addressed to Mr M James, Chair of Governors and returned to school by post or email sthildas@bury.gov.uk

St Hilda’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.