Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job in Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, NE66, England, UK

Listing for: Claypool Primary

Full Time, Part Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-16

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15788 - 17096 GBP Yearly GBP 15788.00 17096.00 YEAR

Location: Horwich

Employer: Claypool Primary School
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: TA2 Grade D (points 6 - 11) £15,788 - £17,096 per annum (Actual)
Contract: Full time and permanent

Live On Site Until: Friday 19th June 2026
Applications Close: Noon on Friday 19th June 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Job Details

Role: SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

Required from: 1st September 2026

Salary: TA2 + SNA allowance 26.25 hours per week term time + 5 days

Contract Type: Permanent

The Governors at Claypool wish to invite candidates to apply for the post of Full Time Special Needs Assistant.

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children
Has experience of supporting children with significant additional needs
Is able to support the learning of children either individually or in small groups
Has experience of KS1 and/or KS2
Has good communication skills
Is caring, patient and flexible
Is energetic and enthusiastic
Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team

In return we can offer:

Friendly and caring children who have a positive attitude to learning
A committed and motivated staff team supported by an active Board of Governors
A school where everyone is valued
A genuine opportunity for shared leadership and professional development
A commitment to your health and well-being

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Visits to meet the children and staff are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to school please contact the school on

We believe that shortlisted candidates should have time to consider their responses to the questions before the interview and so the questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates 30 minutes before the interview.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by noon on Friday 19th June 2026.

Shortlisting Monday 22nd June 2026

Interviews Thursday 25th June 2026

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