Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Gates Primary

Teaching Assistant Level 2 +SEN

Permanent role

Actual Salary: Grade D, SCP 6 £19,718 per annum plus SEN allowance

Hours 32.5 hours per week

Headteacher: Mr. S. Doherty

NOR: 288

Do you have the drive, inspiration and vision to support our learners and teachers in raising standards even further?

If so, The Gates Primary School is the place for you. The Governors, staff and children of The Gates Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding Assistant Teacher to join our highly motivated and dedicated team, where they can share and utilise their expertise. The post is from September 2026 and is full time (32.5 hours).

We are very proud of our school, and Ofsted (September 2023) judged us to be Good. They recognised that: “Everyone at The Gates Primary School is proud to belong to this caring community. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They build positive and trusting relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the high expectations that the school sets for their academic achievement and behaviour. They work hard and achieve well.”

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Teacher who:

• Has experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development
• Has experience of supporting children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism and Sensory processing difficulties.
• Is confident working with young children with a range of additional learning needs
• Has experience of working within a multi-agency approach to support children and families
• Has a good understanding of early education and is able to extend and support young children’s learning
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement, communication, and behaviour for learning
• Is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing, and language-rich learning environment
• Demonstrates a willingness to reflect, learn, and develop professionally
• Is proactive and able to support individuals and small groups both within and outside the classroom
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Knowledge of a range of communication strategies to support non-verbal children to develop early communication skills

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2, BTEC Level 2, or equivalent in Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable:

• ELKLAN training (or equivalent) in Speech, Language and Communication support

• Training or experience in supporting children with Autism (or equivalent SEND training)
• First Aid Training
• Attention for Learning/Attention for Autism training

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are well behaved, motivated, and enthusiastic about learning
• A warm, welcoming, and inclusive school community where everyone is valued
• A supportive and committed staff team and governing body
• Engaged learners who enjoy their learning and make good progress
• Strong leadership and opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to develop your skills within an EYFS and SEND-focused environment

Please outline your strengths and interests within your application letter, particularly your experience of working with children in EYFS and supporting those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism and Sensory processing difficulties.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20^th September 2026

Applications to be sent to office@thegates.bolton.sch.uk.

Shortlisting to take place on: Monday 21^st September 2026

Observations/Assessment and Interview will take place: Thursday/Friday 24^th/25^th September.

The children and staff warmly welcome you to visit our school prior to application this date is planned for Friday 7^th September at 9.30am

Please contact the school office by calling 01942 634734 to add your name to the list of visitors.

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 enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to Safer Recruitment Statement for more information.