Learning Support Assistant Level 2

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to join a caring team. This role focuses on supporting pupils in a nurturing environment, ensuring they have a positive experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant teaching qualification, contributing to the school's Christian ethos and values. With a commitment to safeguarding and a passion for working with young people, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Well-behaved and motivated pupils

Inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification.
• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning within the classroom environment.
• Engage in further training and contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

ICT Competence

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

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26.04.2025

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Leigh St Peter’s CE Primary School

Leigh Street

Leigh

WN7 4TP

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

Required for May 2025

Our supportive Governing Board are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, and motivated Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and caring team. We are looking for someone to support our staff team in ensuring that pupils have a positive experience in a safe environment at our friendly and welcoming school. We are looking for someone who is pleasant and able to communicate with a wide variety of people in the school environment and has genuine passion to work with our young people.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting learning within the classroom environment within school upholding our school Christian values at all times. The role will be required for 30 hours per week term time. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.45am 15.15pm including a 30-minute lunch break.

Applicants must feel comfortable in contributing to the ethos of our Christian school.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification.
• Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Be willing to engage in further training.
• Be willing to help with self-care skills if needed.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding children.
• Be competent to use ICT to support learning.
• Nurture, inspire and motivate, and contribute effectively to the vision and values of our school.
• Have high expectations of our pupils’ achievements and behaviour.
• Fully support the Christian ethos and values of our school.
• Be able to demonstrate that they are reliable and pro-active.

Leigh St Peter’s CE Primary School will offer:

• A caring and inclusive school that educates the whole child.
• A Senior Leadership Team who cares personally about staff wellbeing.
• Well-behaved and motivated pupils.
• A hardworking and committed staff team.

When you join us as a Learning Support Assistant you will have the opportunity to work within a highly supportive team, who are committed to doing their best for our pupils and our wider school community.

Please look at the job description and person specification for further information. Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact school office to make an appointment.

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 671442 or email [emailprotected] Website www.leighsaintpeters.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Thursday 22nd May 2025

This role is subject to enhanced disclosure procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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