Teaching Assistant Level 2

Location: St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Crescent Avenue, Over Hulton, Bolton. BL51EN

Salary Grade: TA 2 Grade D 6-11 £16,684 - £18,066 per annum (Actual Salary)

Working Pattern: Monday Friday 8.40- 3.00pm with 30-minute un-paid lunch

Working Hours: 27.5 term time working 38 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Type: Teaching Assistant 2

St Andrew’s primary school is a church, family school where our Christian values sit at the heart of everything we do. Our loyal staff team work hard and offer each child the opportunity to achieve their very best and experience a whole range of activities both in and outside the classroom.

The governors of St Andrew’s wish to appoint a Level 2 full time Teaching Assistant from October 2026. We have a dedicated and involved Governing Body who work hard and effectively within school. We strive constantly to improve and develop every aspect of the school. We are committed to ensuring the children are always safe and given the very best opportunities in order to achieve their greatest potential.

We are looking for someone who:
- is an enthusiastic, highly motivated teaching assistant to join our kind and caring team.

- can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly throughout the primary age ranges.
- will share our commitment for inclusion, developing the best possible learning and pastoral environment for all children and ensure all children reach their potential.
- will bring a sense of energy, enthusiasm and passion to the role.

- is able to assist in monitoring the personal and social needs of pupils

- is able to implement structured learning activities to assist individual/ groups to complete tasks

We offer:
- happy, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
- a caring, warm and friendly school that is enthusiastically supported by Governors and parents.
- an excellent staff team who are committed to achieving the highest possible standards.
- the opportunity for professional development.

The person appointed will carry out duties as detailed in the job description provided.

The selection criteria will be through:
Application form
Letter of application
Observation.

Interview

We would welcome a visit to the school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and return completed applications back to school either by email to office@standrewsoh.bolton.sch.uk or hand in directly to the office FAO The Head Teacher.

Closing date: Noon on Thursday 24^th September

Shortlisting: Friday 25^th September

Interviews and task: Thursday 1^st October

Equal Opportunities statement:

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcome application from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975, if successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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