Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SEN
St Matthew’s CE Primary School Little Lever
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Grade D)
St Matthew’s CE Primary School
Norris Street
Little Lever
Bolton BL3 1BQ
Hours: 30 hours per week (term time only) + 5 Days
Contract: Permanent
Required to start: Monday 6th January 2026
Salary: Grade D (SCP 6-11) + SEN Allowance
Actual Salary: £18,044 to £19,538 per annum (+ SEN Allowance of £1,068)
Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025 12 Noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
The Governors of St Matthew’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and/or experienced person to provide whole-class and 1:1 support for a child within our EYFS classroom.
We are looking for someone who shares our school values, with inclusion and equality at the heart of everything they do. The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook, a can-do, problem-solving attitude, and a genuine desire to do the very best for the children in their care. Above all, we want someone who will help our children to “flourish in the fullest way possible.”
The successful candidate will support the class teacher in the classroom and will also work with small groups under the teacher’s direction, with a specific focus on pastoral interventions. The hours will be spread across the school week.
Essential Requirements:
an understanding of the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
an understanding of the EYFS curriculum
experience of working with children with SEN / a range of needs
a willingness to uphold the Christian ethos of the school
In return, we can give you:
happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children
an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive team
Applications should be forwarded for the attention of John Shawcross, Headteacher by post or email to office@stmll.bolton.sch.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service, joining and maintaining a subscription with the DBS Subscription Update Service and two satisfactory references.