Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4QP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0e1afd48-8026-41ad-a73c-fae666d39ef1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
• have experience of working within the Primary phase
• have high expectations for all children
• have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and kindness, and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
• demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
• work as part of an effective team
• carry out administrative tasks to a good standard, including using ICT
• be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life
What the school offers its staff
• enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children who love to learn.
• a supportive, experienced and caring team of staff and governors.
• a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment where children are nurtured and challenged.
• opportunities for continued professional development.
• a school community where kindness, diversity and inclusion are celebrated.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children of primary school age or NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance
• have experience of working within the Primary phase
• have high expectations for all children
• have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and kindness, and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
• demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
• work as part of an effective team
• carry out administrative tasks to a good standard, including using ICT
• be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life
What the school offers its staff
• enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children who love to learn.
• a supportive, experienced and caring team of staff and governors.
• a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment where children are nurtured and challenged.
• opportunities for continued professional development.
• a school community where kindness, diversity and inclusion are celebrated.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.