St Thomas CofE Primary School Westhoughton Bolton Teaching Assistant Level 2 SNA allowance Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time - 30 hours, Mon - Friday. Term time only. Scale: Grade D Scale Point 6-11 Salary - 17,619 - 19,801 per annum St Thomas C E School (Chequerbent) is seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our small and friendly staff team. Experience of working with pupils in school who have additional needs is essential. We want someone who is: Passionate about making a difference to all pupils Kind and nurturing, whilst still having high expectations of behaviour and learning Able to promote our ethos and values Has the ability to work as part of a close knit team Has a positive mindset and a can-do attitude. If the above is you, please come and pay us a visit. St Thomas CofE Primary School offers a welcoming and supportive community where children are naturally at the heart of all we do. Our Mission is filled by faith and love. High quality teaching means we help every pupil to achieve their goals. We are seeking a compassionate, energetic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. We welcome applicants who hold a TA Level 2 qualification and have experience of supporting children within a school setting. We actively encourage visits prior to applications being submitted. Please email school for an appointment In return we offer amazing and well behaved pupils who are eager to learn. We have a fantastic, stable and supportive stable staff team and a Governing Body who are committed to St Thomas. St Thomas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) and barred list check. Completed applications should be returned by email to our School Business Manager Mrs S.Owen, owens@st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk by Friday 16 th January 2026 (midday). Interview date to be confirmed. For further information, please contact school on 01942 634666