L2 Teaching Assistant

L2 Teaching Assistant

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£21,968 - £24,054)

Plus, SEN Allowance £1,401

Actual Salary Pro Rata: £13,840.41 - £15,154.64

Plus, SEN allowance £882.67

27.5 Hours Per Week

Term Time Plus 3 Days

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

Are you passionate about helping every child succeed and improve their life chances?

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

Will you offer children the opportunity to experience “life in all its fullness” by doing what it takes, no matter what their starting point or social challenges?

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.

We are looking to recruit a L2 Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis, starting ASAP.

Main Duties: 

The postholder will work under the direction and guidance of the Head of Learning Support with groups and individuals to improve pupil learning and achievement. This will involve liaising with subject teachers, supporting identified pupils in lessons and evaluating their learning needs. Work will mainly be carried out in classrooms, although you may be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis elsewhere. It will be necessary at times to support pupils outside lesson times where appropriate.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

·       enjoy working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff;

·       be committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs;

·       quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues;

·       enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best;

·       show an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties);

·       Previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting is desirable but full training will be provided;

·       demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people.

The working hours will be:

8:40am-3:15pm Mo,Tu,Th,Fr

8:40am – 3:05pm We

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

Application information:

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

Early applications are encouraged and strong applicants may be interviewed as soon as an application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

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.

Closing date: 9am Friday 24th March 2023

Interviews: TBC