Overview
Pikes Lane Primary School
Support Staff Vacancies from November 2025
TA2 with SEN allowance - Permanent
Salary Grade D point 6-11 £25,989 to £28,142 + SEN Allowance
Actual Salary £19,547 - £21,167 + Pro rata SEN Allowance
Hours: 32.5 hours per week Term time + 5 days
The Headteacher and Governors of Pikes Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint some highly effective 1:1 SEN TA’s for pupils with additional needs.
Responsibilities
* To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible, both in group situations and on their own by, for example: clarifying and explaining instructions
* Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
* Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
* Assisting in speech and language and general communication
* Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual learning needs, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
* Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
* Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
* Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil
Successful candidates will
* Have paid experience working with primary age children
* Have excellent interpersonal skills
* Be flexible and work well as part of a team
* Have some experience of working with children with additional needs
What we can offer you
* A school where staff wellbeing is one of our central aims
* Children who are enthusiastic about school and their learning
* A diverse and vibrant school community
* Support of wider agency support and experienced SEN staff
How to apply
Applications for this post are by the Bolton application form accompanied by a letter of application on no more than two sides of A4, detailing how you meet the criteria.
Applications should be emailed to: recruitment@pikes-lane.bolton.sch.uk
Deadline for applications
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Interviews: w/c 6th October 2025
We regret we are unable to offer feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview
Pikes Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture where children’s wellbeing is prioritised and we expect all of our staff to share in this aim. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
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