Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL3 3TP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75779908 |
Summary
Heathfield Primary School
Henniker Road, Bolton BL3 3TP
Telephone: 01204 333595
Email: office@heathfield.bolton.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr. M. D Thornley BSC (Hons)
TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2
FIRST STEPS (TWO YEAR OLD) PROVISION
TA2 grade 16 hours Grade D scp 6-11, Term Time+5 days
Salary £9,623 - £10,420 per annum (Actual)
Temporary Position until 31st August 2026; could become permanent
Monday Thursday 8:35am- 11:45am and Friday 8:20am 11:40am
The Governors at Heathfield Primary School would like to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the Heathfield family working in a two year old provision. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of working in the Early Years phase and who will demonstrate their passion for our mission statement Learning Together, Learning for Life.
The successful candidate will be supporting child/ren in our First steps, Two Year old provision.
The successful candidate must hold:
An approved Early Years level 2 qualification (See DfE criteria)
At least a level 2 qualification in English and Maths
Hold or be prepared to receive Paediatric First Aid training
The successful candidate will:
Love working with children
Be motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy a challenge
Establish good working relationships with children, acting as a role model
Excellent, inclusive practice including effective communication and language and questioning
Understanding of how to extend children’s learning through effective and purposeful continuous provision, both indoors and outdoors
A proven track record of success and improving children’s outcomes
Secure subject knowledge of the Early Years handbook and expectations
Accurate self-reflection, responding positively to feedback
Ability to plan and assess effectively
High expectations of achievement and behaviour, including supporting children’s self-regulation
Experience of delivering speech, language and communication and/or willing to undergo training
Demonstrate commitment to quality learning
Work well with other staff and agencies
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 2nd February
Interviews: Thursday 5th February
In joining the Heathfield family we can offer you:
A hard working, committed and talented staff team
A supportive governing board
A supportive, forward thinking leadership team committed to raising standards and providing a broad and balanced curriculum
Motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children with supportive parents
Excellent CPD to further your professional development
An excellent opportunity to further enhance and develop the future of Heathfield
Applications should be returned by email to recruitment@heathfield.bolton.sch.uk or in hard copy addressed:
CONFIDENTIAL: For the attention of the Headteacher and sent to Heathfield Primary School, Henniker Road, Bolton, BL3 3TP
Heathfield CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (D)
Supporting Documents
↗ Job Description and Person Specification↗ Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form
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