41 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    3rd November 2025 (or earlier if possible)

  • Closing date

    12 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday, 32.50 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £18,496 and £20,028

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
  • have experience of working within the Primary phase
  • have high expectations for all children
  • have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and kindness, and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
  • demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
  • work as part of an effective team
  • carry out administrative tasks to a good standard, including using ICT
  • be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life

What the school offers its staff

  • enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children who love to learn.
  • a supportive, experienced and caring team of staff and governors.
  • a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment where children are nurtured and challenged.
  • opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth.
  • a school community where kindness, diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The Governors, staff and children of St Mary’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This will initially be in Year 5.

Our pupils are welcoming, diverse and eager to learn. They require a teaching assistant who will nurture their potential, champion high standards and bring out the best in every child.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
486 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01204333494

St Mary's CE Primary School, is a two form entry school with 497 pupils attending from Pre-school to Year 6.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk.

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