Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEN Allowance 32.5 per week - Fixed Term (until 31/7/27)

*Possibility of extension 

Required from: as soon as possible

Devonshire Road Primary School is a very friendly and welcoming two form entry multicultural primary school. We aim to help children achieve, rise to challenges and learn and grow with pride and confidence. We were judged as a good school with outstanding features at our most recent Ofsted in October 2022.

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic teaching assistant who will complement our team.  The role will primarily be to support children with additional need in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum whilst developing socially and emotionally.  The member of staff will be expected to work with children individually, work within small groups and facilitate the child’s inclusion and development within the classroom setting under the direction of the year group teacher. Ideally, we would like to appoint a member of staff who can be flexible enough to work with a range of ages throughout the primary school phases.

  
Finding someone who shares our school values is the most important thing for us.  We want someone who has inclusion and equality at the heart of everything they do.  We want someone who has a positive outlook, a can-do problem-solving attitude and desire to always do the best for the children in their care.  We want someone who will be kind, be curious and be the best they can be at all times. 

We can offer:
•    A friendly and supportive staff and senior leadership team.
•    Well-mannered, enthusiastic children.
•    Appropriate CPD opportunities.
•    Fun and a challenge!

Visits to school available at the following times:

•    Wednesday 7th October 2026, 9:30am
•    Wednesday 7th October 2026, 4pm
Please telephone our office on 01204 333614 to book a place.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th October 2026, 12noon.
Application forms should be emailed to Emmanuel Durkin at durkine@devonshire.bolton.sch.uk   

Shortlisting will be on Friday 16th October 2026 

Shortlisted candidates will be conduct their interview on Wednesday 21st  October 2026.

The school is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance.   The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 

 

Interview Date: 21 October 2026

Other Information

We asked our staff to explain in a sentence why they think that Devonshire Road Primary is an amazing place to work.  This is what they said….

• The children are at the heart of everything we do.
• Inspiring, dedicated and supportive staff and wonderful children. Feels like my second family!
• Our school is an amazing place to work. We all work together as a team and the children's happiness and welfare is at the heart of everything we do.
• An inclusive school where every child does really matter and is valued for who they are.
• We encourage minds to think, hands to create and hearts to love.
• I know I am working with people who want the best for me and our school family.
• Devonshire road is a wonderful and supportive family.
• The staff are very welcoming and friendly.
• There is an incredible team spirit amongst all the staff, regardless of their role, which makes me smile every day!
• Efforts are valued and respect is mutual.
• Everyone works together for the children to achieve their best.
• It is a special place with a big heart.  There is a real sense of community between staff, governors parents/carers and children.  There are just so many happy faces on the yard at drop-off time! 
• All the staff at Devonshire Road are dedicated to supporting every individual child so they can be the best that they can be.
• The heart of the school is the amazing team - staff, pupils, governors and families.
• This school has always felt like a welcoming home to me, with the children's needs at its centre.
• I get to work with the most amazing kind children and the most supportive fabulous staff.

Documents

Person Specification

Application Form