Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND
Smithills School
England
- £21,500 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Grade E pt 11-17 £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata Actual Salary at pt 11 £21,500
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2026
Job overview
JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND
SCHOOL: Smithills School
WORKING PATTERN: 33 hrs per week Term Time Only Plus 5 Days
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Position
SALARY: Grade E pt 11-17 £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata
Actual Salary at pt 11 £21,500
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Tuesday 19th May 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 1st June 2026
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to work with the SENCO and teaching staff to develop best practice for SEN children. 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. You will assess the needs of pupils through individually tailored key performance indicators and ensure practices are in place so pupils with SEND in mainstream classes make progress.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and the ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues. You will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of those with SEND.
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.
Attached documents
About Smithills School
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.”
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