HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Support)
SALARY: Grade D (SCP Point 6-11) £25,183 - £27,269 per pro rata (Actual Salary £18,496 - £20,028 per annum) + SEN Allowance £1,455 pro rata
STATUS: Fixed Term, initially until 31st August 2026
HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Term Time only
REQUIRED FROM: 1st September 2025
The Headteacher and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Level 2 teaching assistant to support children in KS1 with specific SEND needs. Previous experience of working with children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan is essential.
We are looking for a committed candidate who will be:
* Passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing
* Highly motivated and able to establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues, acting as a role model
* Committed to working in partnership with parents
* Able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and experience of working with children with specific SEND needs
* Proactive and able to work with individual children and small groups, both within and outside the classroom
We can offer you:
* Happy, enthusiastic, and friendly children who love to learn
* A caring, hardworking, and dedicated staff team
* Supportive parents and governors
* A real commitment to continued professional development
* A welcoming atmosphere where everyone is valued
The successful candidate will join the support team in school and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning at Highfield. Please outline your strengths and interests within your letter of application, particularly experience of working with children with ASD and/or speech, language, and communication needs.
Completed application forms should be returned to David Glyn-Jones (Headteacher) at office@highfield.bolton.sch.uk.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.
Closing Date: Monday 2nd June
Observations & Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th June
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