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The Valley CP School

Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 8JG

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Teaching Assistant level 2 + SNA

Required A.S.A.P

Salary grade D £26,847 - £29,071 FTE per annum

SEN allowance £1,590 FTE

27.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week

Fixed term to 31st August 27. May become permanent for right candidate.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant level 2 with SEN. The post holder will be required to work across the school (Nursery-KS2). The position is fixed term, which for the right candidate may become permanent.

The Children, Staff and Governors would welcome applications from candidates who have:

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience and or qualifications within the area of SEND is essential.
• Team teach is desirable.
• Confidence in implementing strategies to support the child’s behaviour, learning and development
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Be hard working and able to use your own initiative
• The ability to enable all children, as individuals, to thrive in your care
• A knowledge of assessing pupils with SEND.
• Able to set clear boundaries and have experience of a range of behaviour management strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
• A caring and welcoming atmosphere
• Committed and hard-working staff and Governors
• The chance to consolidate and strengthen the close links and partnership we have with parents and the community
• A school where every child matters and everybody counts
• Training and CPD opportunities and career advancement

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 2nd October 2026

Shortlisting Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date:
Tuesday 6th October 2026

Visits to school are warmly welcomed, please contact the office to arrange a visit time.

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