Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEND)
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 6JS |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75740386 |
Summary
Thank you for expressing an interest in the position of Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our successful, over-subscribed 11-16 school at an exciting stage of our journey.
Smithills School is proud to be part of Bolton Impact Trust, a small, values-driven multi-academy trust comprising:
- Youth Challenge
- Lever Park
- Forward Centre
- Park School
Although each school within the Trust serves a different setting, we share a common vision and a strong set of values. Bolton Impact Trust is committed to pupil-centred, inclusive education and has consistently fostered a culture of collaboration and mutual support that reflects our own ethos.
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 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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