Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shevington High School seeks dedicated support staff for September 2025 to assist teachers and students, especially those with special educational needs. This inclusive school values professional development and offers various benefits, including discounts and a cycle scheme.

Benefits

Staff rewards programme (retail/holiday discounts)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour confidential support)

Access to ongoing CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to assist teachers in managing pupils.
• Prior experience in a caring environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to teaching staff and students.
• Overseeing access to learning and support programmes.
• Attending to personal needs of pupils, including hygiene and medical support.

Skills

Support for SEND pupils

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Experience as a teaching assistant

Job description

Client:

Location:

Wigan, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

695f6a33d336

Job Views:

5

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Shevington High School

Shevington Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8AB

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

3x Positions

Required for September 2025

This is a highly successful School, which is totally inclusive. We pride ourselves on the delivery of high quality teaching, which enables all of our pupils to learn effectively. All of our staff, both teaching and associate, are valued and respected as true professionals.

The post holder will provide support to teaching staff and students, overseeing access to learning and support programmes and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils.

The successful candidate will provide support for SEND pupils providing particular help for those students with learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social or physical disabilities and may be required to supervise whole classes when required in the short term absence of a teacher. To attend to pupils personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing, eating and giving minor medical support. Experience as a teaching assistant of caring background would be beneficial.

As an employer we offer a range of benefits including a staff rewards programme (offering retail/holiday discounts), cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (a 24 hour confidential advice and support service) and access to ongoing CPD.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

(As part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online/social media search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates as per guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023).

Application forms to be returned to Mrs L Thompson [e-mail]

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01257 400990 or [e-mail]

Interview date: To be confirmed

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom