Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1EN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31st August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £25,989
• Actual salary: £16,500 - £16,761
• Pay scale: Grade 3 SCP 5 -6 Actual Salary £16,500 - £16,761 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Teresa’s RC Primary are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2).This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

The school is looking to appoint a kind and committed TA to join our school family. We are a small school in Little Lever, Bolton with an attached Resource Provision for children aged 4 – 11 with a diagnosis of autism/ severe learning difficulties. Our children describe our school as ‘a happy family where everyone is welcome.’ We have high expectations of all and work hard as team, supporting each other to keep our children at the centre of all we do.

We are ideally looking for someone with experience and/or training in working with young people with autism and/ or communication difficulties. The role will be based in the mainstream school.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy and valued.
• Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents as partners.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
• Has an understanding of working with children with autism and/or communication needs.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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 trustees 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-teresa-s-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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