Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus possible SEN

Pilkington Street

Bolton

BL3 6HP

Tel: 01204 333030

E-mail: main@sspp.bolton.sch.uk

Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus possible SEN

Required:                                September 2024 at the latest

Salary:                                     Grade D, Points 6-11 £23,893-£25,979 per annum pro-rata

                                                Actual Salary £17,280 - £18,788 per annum

Hours:                                     31 ¼ hours per week term time plus 5 days

Status:                                     Fixed-term until July 2025 – may be extended for 12 months

Closing date:                           Noon 14^th June 2024

Interviews:                              21^st June 2024         

The staff and Governors at St Peter & St Paul’s RC Primary School are looking for an experienced and outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our very popular, oversubscribed school. There is also the possibility of an additional SEN allowance for the right person. The role will involve working with children on a 1:1 basis and knowledge/experience of working with children with SEN/SEMH would be an advantage. We are a multi-cultural school which has a vibrant and caring Catholic Ethos running through everything that we do. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your excellent skills of working with children, as well as having a professional manner within a team environment, to achieve our Mission Statement of holding God’s hand we grow in Faith together, we dream, believe achieve; Following in the footsteps of Jesus we act with love, we care for one another and our world.

We are looking for someone who

·        Is a patient, proactive individual who is committed to exceptional working practices for all of our children

·        Is passionate about young children’s learning no matter where the child may be on their educational journey

·        Believes learning should be fun

·        Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly in the classroom environment

·        Is caring and flexible and who has experience of working with children from all walks of life

·        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 enjoy working as part of our excellent staff team

·        Is able to support the class teacher, and SENDCO if necessary in all aspects

·        Enjoys playing outside in all sorts of weathers

·        Has good personal numeracy and literacy skills and has an awareness of the school curriculum.

This post will also cover some dinner time duties.

Please can application forms be downloaded from this website, completed and returned to the school by the closing date. CV’s will not be accepted.

The job description, person specification and application form can all be downloaded from this site. Please note that school will be closed 27^th May 2024 to 7^th June incl. for half term

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Application Form.docx

Consent to Obtain References.docx
Job Description.doc

Notes to Applicants.docx
Person Specification.docx

Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx

Rehabilitation of Offenders.docx