Primary Teaching Assistant — KS1/KS2, Small-Group Support

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory holiday pay

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a full-time General Teaching Assistant in Ashton-in-Makerfield (Wigan) to start from September. This long-term role offers potential for permanent placement for the right candidate, with duties across KS1/KS2 and group interventions.

The school values reliable, proactive staff who can build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, support routines, and promote engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Ability to work with mixed-ability groups.
• Reliable and proactive with good initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher across KS1 or KS2.
• Deliver small group literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Provide targeted support to pupils needing guidance.
• Assist with classroom organisation and behaviour management.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independent learning.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a full-time General Teaching Assistant in Ashton-in-Makerfield (Wigan) to start from September. This long-term role offers potential for permanent placement for the right candidate, with duties across KS1/KS2 and group interventions.

The school values reliable, proactive staff who can build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, support routines, and promote engagement in learning.