Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SEN Allowance

Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SEN Allowance

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Pay: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 18/04/2026

About this job

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 PLUS SEN ALLOWANCE The Governors of this popular school wish to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable teaching assistant to join our dedicated team.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SEN allowance
School name: Brownlow Fold Primary School

Contract Type: 32.5 hours per week, term time only, 5 days, fixed term for twelve months.

This is a fixed term contract for twelve months initially, but may be made permanent to the right candidate.

Salary, Grade: GRADE D (POINT 6-11) £25,989- £28,142 per annum, pro rata, plus SEN allowance, term time only 5 days.

Information about salary: £19,547 to £21,167 plus pro rata SEN allowance.

Shortlisting date: Monday 13th April 2026
Lesson observations date: Monday 20th April 2026
Interview date: Monday 20th April 2026
Required from: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable teaching assistant to work in partnership with experienced staff, building on our successes and driving the school forward.

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside pupils to identify and meet individual learning needs, maintaining good order and discipline.
• Supporting pupils in Numeracy and Literacy within whole class activities and small group work.
• Contributing to the delivery of differentiated curricula.
• Enabling meaningful inclusion and access to learning for all children.
• Supporting class teachers in developing innovative teaching and learning experiences within the curriculum.

Qualifications and Expectations:

• Experienced Level 2 teaching assistant with at least 2 years recent experience.
• Experience working with children with SEND needs, including ASD.
• Ability to provide high quality support to pupils and positively impact classroom practice.
• High expectations for self and others, passion for enabling all children and staff to reach potential.
• Team player, capable of motivating, leading and supporting colleagues.
• Driven and committed to achieving long-term goals.
• Strong IT skills using software programs.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Excellent organisational skills - planning, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.
• High standards of presentation, attention to detail, confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of GDPR and general data protection regulations.

We offer:

• Popular school in a multicultural community.
• Happy, caring children eager to learn.
• Enthusiastic dedicated team enabling every child to succeed.
• Supportive parents and a committed Governing body.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Work life balance and staff wellbeing focus.

Please contact the Business Manager, Mrs Vickers, at the school to arrange a visit.

For further details, email your completed application form, together with a supporting statement, to the school office: officebrownlow-fold.bolton.sch.uk (The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre employment checks will be undertaken before appointment).