The Valley CP School Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 8JG Telephone: 01204 332684 Email: office@thevalley.bolton.sch.uk Teaching Assistant level 2 SNA Required A.S.A.P Salary grade D 25,989 - 28,142 FTE per annum Actual Salary 16,540 - 17,910 per annum SEN allowance 1,539 FTE 27.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week Fixed term to 31 st August 26. May become permanent for right candidate. Previous applicants need not apply. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant level 2 with SEN. The post holder will be required to work across the school (Nursery-KS2). The position is fixed term, which for the right candidate may become permanent. The Children, Staff and Governors would welcome applications from candidates who have: Excellent literacy and numeracy skills minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Experience and or qualifications within the area of SEND Confidence in implementing strategies to support the child s learning and development The ability to work as part of a team Be hard working and able to use your own initiative The ability to enable all children, as individuals, to thrive in your care A knowledge of assessing pupils with SEND. Able to set clear boundaries and have experience of a range of behaviour management strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning We can offer: Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn A caring and welcoming atmosphere Committed and hard working staff and Governors The chance to consolidate and strengthen the close links and partnership we have with parents and the community A school where every child matters and everybody counts Training and CPD opportunities and career advancement Please send your completed application forms to office@thevalley.bolton.sch.uk The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing Date: 9am Monday 24 th November 2025 Shortlisting Tuesday 25th November 2025 Interview date: Thursday 27 th November 2025 Visits to school by appointment, please contact the office 01204 332684