At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: St Mary's RC Primary, a caring and successful school.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, professional development, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience in education.
The predicted salary is between 29420 - 35958 £ per year.
Hours of work: 12hpw (2 days) term-time only (8.45am to 3.15pm 30min lunch)
Fixed Term Contract: Until 31st August 2027
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Pro-rata Level 2 Grade D (SCP 6 11) Actual Salary: £7,047 to £7,631
St Mary's RC Primary School wishes to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant. St Mary's is a successful and caring school where you will support the delivery of an exciting and challenging curriculum to our eager learners. You will work under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior staff, focusing on inclusive or specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for children and assisting and supporting classroom management as required.
The school has very high standards of attainment and the staff are dedicated to providing the very best for the children. The school promotes British Values and the school mission statement of We Care, We Pray, We Work, We Play... in Jesus' Way across all practices. At St Mary's there is a highly effective team of Teaching Assistants and the successful candidate will benefit from their team support and a programme of professional development.
Applicants should be committed to upholding the ethos and values of a Catholic school. We are looking for someone who has:
- Teaching Assistant Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
- Experience of working in an educational setting.
- A patient and nurturing approach to supporting children.
- A creative, reliable, hardworking and solution focused outlook.
This post includes lunchtime duty and you may also be asked to cover other duties as required. St Mary's RC Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd September 2026. Interviews will take place on: W/C 7th September 2026.
Teaching Assistant Level 2 NEW St Mary's RC Primary (Horwich) Posted today Bolton £7,047 to £7,631 Term Time Part Time Fixed Expires on 03/09/2026 employer: Green Fold
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