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Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEND

Smithills School

Bolton

  • Expired
Salary:
Grade D Points 6 to 11 £25,989 to £28,142 PA PRO RATA Actual Salary at point 6 approx £17,282
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 September 2025

Job overview

JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)
SCHOOL: Smithills School
WORKING PATTERN: 28 hrs 45 mins per week Term time plus 5 INSET days
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Position
SALARY: Grade D Points 6 to 11 £25,989 to £28,142 PA PRO RATA   Actual Salary at point 6 approx £17,282
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Thursday 25th September 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 29th September 2025

THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to join our team of Teaching Assistants in a successful and forward thinking department. You will work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have the ability to support the teacher in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning and the ability to give feedback in a constructive manner. You will be able to contribute to positive relationships with pupils and adults through communication and interaction and provide effective support for colleagues through differentiation and a proactive approach in and out of a classroom setting.

ABOUT US:
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you.

Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted

Smithills 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.








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About Smithills School

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+44 1204 842382

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Smithills School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Bolton, Lancashire. There are approximately 1200 students at the school, between the ages of 11-16.

Smithills School converted to academy status in 2014 and is a member of The Bolton Multi-Academy Trust and the Bolton Learning Alliance.

Headteacher

Miss C Dewse

Values and vision

Smithills School wants to provide students the skills, knowledge, confidence and self- respect to grow into successful and active members of society. The school hopes for pupils to achieve their academic potential in a stimulating learning environment and stresses the importance of prioritising pupil's welfare and happiness. The secondary school has three core values: Excellence, Independence and Community, and implements them in day to day life. Community is important to Smithills School and it wants parents and staff to work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all students. The school’s motto is: Success For All. Smithills School offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to expand their interests and learn new skills, including music lessons, sports clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Ofsted

“The school is successfully promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Students learn about British values, and the school is a tolerant and harmonious institution. Many pupils enjoy opportunities to take part in extra-curricular performing arts activities.”

View Smithills School’s latest Ofsted report

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