Teaching And Learning Assistant – Level 2 Sen

teaching and learning assistant – level 2 with sen

pay: competitive

contract type: permanent

hours: full time

disability confident: no

closing date: 11/03/2026

teaching and learning assistant level 2 with sen grade d scp 6 11 (£25,989 - £28,142) plus, sen allowance £1,539 actual salary £16,373.74 - £17,730.18 plus, sen allowance £.5 hours per week term time plus 3 days permanent contract required asap this is a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities.

st james’s is a member of the bishop fraser trust, a c of e multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the mat: bury c of e high school, canon slade school and bolton st catherine’s academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.

enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.

will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.

will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.

has previous experience of working with children aged 11
-16 in an education setting.

demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.

has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

to work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, supporting target setting for students and enabling access to learning for all students.

assisting in managing students’ sometimes significant and challenging behaviour through the use of a range of strategies and techniques.

• continuous professional development (cpd): access to national college training, subject-specific cpd, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• career progression: clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles.
• we use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager wellbeing & support: leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• equality, diversity & inclusion (edi): commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing edi training and initiatives.
• long weekend off in november for teachers and term time support staff automatic pay progression for teachers we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff.
• this increases to 28 days after 5 years a paid premium to a healthcare cash plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via uk healthcare. 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme.
• amazing benefits and discounts via uk healthcare.
• fantastic facilities.
• a lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

for more information visit our website  or contact our business operations team on or by emailing  To apply please complete the attached application form via the link teaching & learning assistant level 2 with sen | sampeople recruit. Please do not send cvs as they will not be considered.

we reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

the bishop fraser trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

this post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service and past employment checks.

we are an equal opportunities employer.

references will be sought prior to interview.

closing date: wednesday 25 th february 2026 9.00am interviews: tbc supporting documents