Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN

The Role

Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 with SEN x 2

(x1 Permanent Contract and x1 Fixed Term Contract until 19th December 2025)

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£25,183 - £27,269 FTE)

SEN Allowance £1,491

Actual Salary £15,865.94 - £17,180.18

Plus pro rata SEN Allowance £939.37

27.5 Hours Per Week

Term Time Plus 3 Days

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?

If so, St James’s Church of England School would love to hear from you!

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.

Main Duties:

• 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

The successful candidate will be someone who:

•  is a great team player, friendly and professional
•  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

In return we can offer:

•  a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
•  24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•  fantastic facilities 

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing SJ-HR@st-james.bolton.sch.uk

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 also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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