Overview
Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Teresa’s RC Primary, Little Lever, Bolton.
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 Actual Salary £16,500 - £16,761 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
Term of Contract: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Term Time Only +5 Days
Hours per week: 27.5 hours
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 6th October 2025
St Teresa’s RC Primary are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Responsibilities
The school is looking to appoint a kind and committed TA to join our school family. We are a small school in Little Lever, Bolton with an attached Resource Provision for children aged 4–11 with a diagnosis of autism/severe learning difficulties. Our children describe our school as ‘a happy family where everyone is welcome.’ We have high expectations of all and work hard as a team, supporting each other to keep our children at the centre of all we do.
We are ideally looking for someone with experience and/or training in working with young people with autism and/or communication difficulties. The role will be based in the mainstream school.
Expectations and Values
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope, One of Courage, One of Innovation. We are inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta and are focused on growth, courage to do what is right, and pursuing best practice to prepare children for the future.
What we are seeking
* Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy and valued.
* Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents as partners.
* Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
* Has an understanding of working with children with autism and/or communication needs.
What we can offer
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Safeguarding and Selection
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting and Interview
Shortlisting date: Tuesday, 7th October 2025
Interview date: Monday, 13th October 2025
Note: We only accept applications submitted via our website. Apply here: https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=91457315Ni
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. The information provided will be treated confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. The DBS Code of Practice is available from the DBS website.
Note on closing statements
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities.
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