Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Bolton

St Joseph’s RC High School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with children who have recognised educational and pastoral needs, under the direction/supervision of teaching staff.

Responsibilities will include supporting students with a variety of needs, particularly Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, to:

• access the curriculum and raise their achievement
• develop students' study and organisational skills
• contribute to the delivery of differentiated curricula
• enable meaningful inclusion and access to learning for these students

We are looking for a teaching assistant who can work with individuals, build positive relationships with students to promote interaction and learning. At St Joseph’s, we motivate and engage children to believe in themselves through matching care and education to meet their needs. We believe that all young people can achieve beyond their expectations with support and guidance from professional, exciting and inspirational staff. We have high expectations of all our young people and our staff.

About You

• An excellent teaching assistant who loves working with children with special educational needs and is proactive in helping to inspire them to achieve high standards and realise their potential
• A great team player who can work successfully in collaboration with others and contribute towards the ethos of the school and its school improvement activities
• Someone who enjoys the challenge and can bring the vision, passion and drive to raise standards in all aspects of school life
• Be fully committed to working collaboratively with the wider school community
• Able to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Able to promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children

Applications from candidates willing to get involved with and complete training in Forest School are especially welcome.

About Us

We can offer you:

• An attractive working environment and supportive families
• A committed, hardworking and supportive team and colleagues
• 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children in our school

Whilst previous experience is desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and resilience are just as important. This role would suit candidates with skills such as graduates possibly looking for a career in teaching, or those from customer-facing industries, including retail, hospitality and leisure, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to children’s lives. Educated to GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, you will be calm, engaging, and resilient, enjoy working as part of a team, and be genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.

Contact: recruitment@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

Closing date: Midnight on 25th June 2026

Shortlisting: TBC. Interviews: TBC.