Teaching Assistant Level 2; SEN Sacred Heart RC Primary; Westhoughton Posted yesterday Bo

Overview

Vacancy:
Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SNA Allowance. Term time plus 5 days. Salary: £17,253 to £18,601. 27.08 hours per week. Temporary Contract until 31 August 2027. Commencement: 5 October 2026.

The Governing Body of our successful and popular school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SNA allowance to provide support for teaching and learning of a pupil with an Education Health & Care Plan.

• Have a positive approach to working with children.
• Have a thirst for extending learning to outdoor settings.
• Be prepared to work indoors/outdoors in order to support all aspects of children’s learning.
• Have a desire to work as part of a hard-working team.
• Be able to work efficiently and independently.
• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives.
• Make a positive contribution to the Catholic values of our school.
• Encourage our children to achieve their potential.
• Support the vision of high expectations of behaviour.
• Recognise that our school family extends to parents, the parish and our school governors.

• An outstanding level of support.
• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations.
• Opportunity to work in newly built/improved classrooms and outdoor learning space.
• Pupils who are motivated, friendly and excited by their learning.
• A committed, cohesive, enthusiastic and supportive school team that firmly believes, “Every Child Matters”.

You do not have to be Roman Catholic to apply, but you must support our mission and values.

Please apply using the CES application form which can be found on our school website:

Closing date:
Monday 24 August 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Visits to school can be arranged. Please email offic

Applications should be addressed to The Governing Body, and emailed for the attention of the Headteacher: job

Interview date:
Wednesday 2 September.

References will be sought prior to interview and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A CES contract will be offered to the successful candidate.

Sacred Heart RC Primary 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 are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

• Application Forms - Notes to Applicants
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Job Description