Join our team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant SEND!
School: St Peter’s Smithills Dean CE Primary School
Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton
Reporting to: Headteacher
Grade: NJC 04 – NJC 06 (£25,185 – £25,989 per annum, pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week, Term Time Only
Start Date: 23rd February 2026
Closing Date: 6th February 2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30-12.20pm - with two of these days working until 12.45pm
We’re looking for a caring and motivated Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a positive, inclusive school environment.
✔ Level 2 TA qualification
✔ Experience with SEND (preferred)
✔ Patient, enthusiastic, and team-focused
Make a real difference every day while supporting children to thrive.
Please see that attached job description for full information.
Please send any queries to: HR@fa1.uk
Safeguarding Statement:
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.
Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.