Teaching Assistant

St Mary's CE Primary School (Platt Bridge); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s CE Primary School in Wigan invites applications for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil 1:1 in KS2 and contribute to a positive classroom environment.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year), at Grade 3 (£19,049 per annum, £13.70 per hour). It is temporary until 31 August 2027 due to SEND funding, with opportunities to support learning and behaviour across our team.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary aged children with a range of needs is desirable.
• Please state on the application which interventions you are trained to or have delivered.
• Your literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard with a good understanding of the national curriculum in both subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support in KS2 on a daily basis.
• Assist with lunchtime cover on a rota basis.
• Contribute to safeguarding and DBS clearance processes as required.

Skills

1:1 support

KS2 experience

Team player

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

St Mary’s CE Primary School

Wright Street

Platt Bridge

Wigan

WN2 3NX

Salary: Grade 3, £19,049 per annum. £13.70 per hour

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

Temporary until 31st August 2027 due to SEND funding

St Mary’s CE Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. We are particularly looking for someone who enjoys working 1:1 as the majority of this role will be working with one fantastic child in KS 2.

Teaching Assistants at St Mary’s also provide lunchtime cover on a rota basis

You must enjoy working as part of a team and have a great sense of humour. You must be determined to help our children progress and have the initiative needed to personalise support. You will have excellent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and work with a strong team.

Previous experience of working with primary aged children with a range of needs is desirable. Please state on the application which interventions you are trained to or have delivered. Your literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard with a good understanding of the national curriculum in both subjects. Training and support will be provided as required.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All applicants must meet the person specification requirements.

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Visits to the school are welcome please contact Mrs Edwards in the school office on 01942 866416 to arrange.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical clearances, evidence of qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Interview date: To be confirmed

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding