The Gates Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 2 +SEN fixed term, part time role, Grade D, SCP 6

Headteacher: Mr. S. Doherty

NOR: 279

Do you have the drive, inspiration and vision to support our learners and teachers in raising standards even further?

If so, The Gates Primary School is the place for you. The Governors, staff and children of The Gates Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding Assistant Teacher to join our highly motivated and dedicated school team who can share and utilise their expertise. The post is fixed term from January 2026 and is 3 days per week, 18.5 hours per week.

We are very proud of our school and so are the pupils. Ofsted visited The Gates in September 2023 and judged the school to be Good where: “Everyone at The Gates Primary School is proud to belong to this caring community. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They build positive and trusting relationships with staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the high expectations that the school sets for their academic achievement and behaviour. They work hard and achieve well”.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Teacher who:

• Has experience of working within the multi-agency arena
• Has a good understanding of education and is able to extend young children’s learning committed to promoting high standards of attainment;
• Has very high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour for learning
• Loves teaching with an absolute commitment and willingness to continue to learn, reflect and improve
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience to work with children with specific SEN needs and support other pupils
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Has experience of working with children with additional learning needs
• Is proactive and can work with individual children and small groups, both within and outside the classroom
• Has excellent English and Maths skills and an NVQ (Level 2) or similar qualification

Essential Qualifications:

• Holder of an NVQ Level 2, BTEC Level 2 or equivalent in Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are well behaved, motivated and enjoy their learning.
• A warm, welcoming school where everyone is valued.
• A friendly, dedicated, supportive and committed staff team and governors.
• engaged and interested learners;
• Strong leadership and the opportunity to excel, realise your professional aspirations and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
• The chance to be the best you can be!

Please outline your strengths and interests within your letter of application, particularly experience of working with children with Autism, SEMH, Sensory Processing Disorder and/or Speech Language Communication needs.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 10^th November 2025 at 10.00am Applications to be sent to office@thegates.bolton.sch.uk.

Shortlisting to take place on Tuesday 11^th November 2025

Observations/Assessment and Interview will take place Friday 14th November 2025.

The children and staff warmly welcome you to visit our school prior to application this date is planned for Thursday 6^th November at 4.00pm. Please contact the school office by calling 01942 634734 to add your name to the list of visitors.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to Safer Recruitment Statement for more information.