At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs in mainstream lessons and small group sessions.
- Company: Join a high-achieving school dedicated to student development and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, SNA allowance, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Warm, caring colleagues and bespoke training opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting young people and experience in educational settings.
The predicted salary is between 16045 - 16045 £ per year.
Vacancy: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Grade D SCP 6-11 £14,817 - £16,045 per annum (actual salary) + SNA Allowance up to £877 (actual salary)
25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Part-time and full-time will be considered.
9:10am – 3:00pm includes half-hour lunch and a 20-minute break
Term Time plus 2 days
Required September 2026
*Special Needs Allowance (SNA) is awarded upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period
An opportunity has arisen within our school for a Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team. The Learning Support Department engages with a range of students with additional needs, including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, SEMH, sensory and physical difficulties.
Duties will include:
- Supporting in mainstream lessons
- Working with pupils in small groups or 1 to 1 sessions
- Helping pupils progress educationally and personally
- Encouraging engagement in lessons
- Promoting inclusion and holistic development of the pupil
Any pastoral position is highly fluid, but we can offer:
- Location: Bromley Cross (rural suburbs of Bolton)
- SNA Allowance (awarded after six-month probationary period)
- Training: passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- Opportunities for career development
- Bespoke CPD opportunities
- 25 hours over five days with flexibility within these hours
- Possibility of part-time work or job share
- A warm, caring, dedicated set of colleagues committed to learning and development
Turton is an oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-18 school of 1600 students, with 300 in the Sixth Form. We are an innovative Leadership Team focused on creative approaches to teaching and learning to engage and challenge staff and students. The Turton ethos is values-led, with compassion and good relationships underpinning all practices. The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated colleagues, supportive parents, an involved governing body and inspiring students.
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For details and application information please contact the school or visit the website for the full application pack (via TES Portal).
Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 5 August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Start Date: September 2026
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