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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Bolton Council
Pay 13,824 - 15,030 per annum
Location Bolton
Contract time Part time, contract

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About Bolton Council

Bolton Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.

Job description from Bolton Council

Employer: St John s CE Kearsley Primary School
Location: Bolton
Salary: Grade D Scale, Point 6-11 (FTE 23,893 - 25,979)

Actual Salary: 13,824 - 15,030 per annum
Contract: Part-time Fixed Term Contract
Applications Close: Friday 18th October 2024
Start Date: Monday 4th November 2024


Job Title Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary pro-rata 25 hours per week, Term time only + 5 INSET days

The Governing Body of St John s CE Kearsley Primary School is looking to appoint an excellent educational professional to share our vision and enthusiasm by joining the team of this popular and thriving National Nurturing School.

The role of the Teaching Assistant Level 2 is to support children within Key Stage 2, as well as within our nurture provision.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the Junior Unit.

You should be able to offer:


  • A clear understanding of how children learn best and preferably some experience of using intervention methods as well
    Fantastic support in the delivery of planned creative lessons that facilitate outstanding progress in a Junior classroom for English and mathematics.
  • An understanding of the nurture principles and their application with a primary school setting
  • A firm commitment to supporting children in achieving their potential, in spite of their barriers to learning.
  • A firm commitment to raising expectations of achievement
    A commitment to parents, home-school links and the wider school community
  • Excellent communication skills

    At St John s CE Kearsley Primary School we will offer:


Opportunities for personal and professional development
Positive well motivated children
A highly motivated and committed team

Closing date: Friday 18th October 2024

Interview date: W.B. Monday 21st October 2024


Job insights from Breakroom

Teaching assistants

Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs

What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:

  • Support teachers in the classroom
  • Support children with their educational needs
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of children
  • Listen, support and teach children

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Sitting
  • Physical activities
  • Using a computer
  • Emotionally demanding duties

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What employees say

Hours and flexibility

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  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for teaching assistants to take sick leave at Bolton Council?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

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