Teaching Assistant L3 EYFS

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to inspire and support students. The role involves supervising pupils, assisting with educational plans, and fostering a positive learning environment. Join a committed team to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Employment Assistance Programme

Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils with barriers to learning.
• Experience in developing individual education plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Assist with the development of individual education plans.
• Provide feedback on pupils' progress and achievements.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Inspiration

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

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Please note the employer for this position is The Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan Council

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Breaston Avenue

Leigh

WN7 3DJ

30 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required for 1st September 2025

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, committed, forward-thinking Teaching Assistant L3 to join our school who is able to inspire, motivate, and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.

We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant:

• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• To assist with the development and implementation of Individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes.
• To establish constructive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers and interact with them according to individual needs.
• To provide specialist support to students with barriers to learning on a one-to-one basis, in a small group, or in or out of the classroom.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To provide feedback to pupils regarding progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• To create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans, and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• To assist with the planning of learning activities.
• To monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• To provide regular feedback to pupils and teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, and challenges.
• To promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To provide clerical/admin support, for example, photocopying, collection of money, displays.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school as reasonably directed.
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities, taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher as reasonably directed.
• To be a positive role model at all times.
• To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal opportunities, etc.
• To be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring they are protected from harm.

In return, our Trust and its school offer:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear strategic vision.
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, willing to help each other.
• Well-resourced, safe, and stimulating learning environments.
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring, and proud to attend their school.
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes, as well as other discount schemes.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school at [email protected] to arrange a visit. For further discussions about the role, contact the school at [email protected]

All application forms should be returned by email to [email protected] or by post with a letter of application referencing the job description/person specification. The letter should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with font size 12.

The main base for the role will be Bedford Hall Methodist Primary.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan LA.

This post involves working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safeguarding policies and procedures apply to all staff, volunteers, and governors. The child protection policy can be read here: download.asp (bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk)

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 18th June 2025

Interview date: Friday 27th June 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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