Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4QP

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Working 32.50 hours per week, Monday- Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,088 - £20,669

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.
• 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.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant Level 2 JD PS.docx - 82.8 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• School size: 486 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane website
• Email address: office@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01204 333494
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-cofe-primary-school-deane

St Mary's CE Primary School, is a two form entry school with 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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