Learning Support Assistant

Woodfield Primary School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wraparound care (Treetops)

Job summary

Woodfield Primary School in Wigan is seeking a Learning Support/Teaching Assistant to work across the school, supporting children in class, in 1:1 and small group settings. Experience with autism is welcome. The role requires active participation in school life and may include after-school wraparound care (Treetops).

Hours are 37 per week, term time (38 weeks), with an enhanced DBS check. The position is temporary until 31st August 2027 and starts as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to support children with additional learning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to form positive relationships with children and families.
• Ability to work across class, 1:1 and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children in class, in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Deliver intervention programmes as needed and appropriate.
• Work across the school under supervision of senior staff.
• Assist in after-school wraparound care (Treetops) up to 10 hours.

Skills

Autism awareness

Learning support

1:1 support

Group work

Job description

Woodfield Primary School

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NT

Salary: Grade 3, £22,049 per annum. £13.69 per hour

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

Temporary until 31st August 2027

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors of Woodfield Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated
Learning Support/Teaching Assistant to work in our friendly, successful and welcoming school. Specific knowledge or experience of working with children with autism is welcome.

We are looking for someone who is willing to take a full and active role in the life of the school and be part of a hardworking and committed team. The post holder will work as a Learning Support Assistant across school, supporting children in class, in 1:1 and small group situations. The successful candidate will have the experience and/or the ability to support children with additional learning needs to make appropriate progress relevant to their individual targets and action plans. You will have the ability to form positive relationships with children and families, focused on individual learning need. The role may also include delivering intervention support programmes as school need dictates. Up to 10 hours will be spent working in our very popular afterschool wraparound care club, Treetops. You will work under the direction of the Headteacher/Assistant Headteachers, class teachers and school SENCO.

As part of the school team, you will:

• work with happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• have a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner with consistently high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• promote and develop a culture of aspiration and resilience.
• work within a caring, welcoming atmosphere.
• be part of an excellent team of outstanding staff and governors.
• enjoy being a part of a well-resourced, modern school.
• develop and enjoy a commitment to personal and professional development.

Hours of work:

Mon-Fri: Between 07:30-17:30 specific hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Visits to the school are warmly invited and recommended, and can be arranged with Mrs Ellison, School Office Manager.

A full/enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.woodfield.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Week Commencing 9th November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements