Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and student welfare in a school setting.

The successful candidate will assist with SEN students, work within a team, and participate in safeguarding practices while supporting teachers and the Inclusion Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 English and Maths (or GCSE equivalent).
• Experience in a school environment or with children/young people is essential.
• Able to work as part of a team and show strong communication.
• Willing to undertake necessary safeguarding and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist and promote the learning and welfare of students.
• Provide practical and learning support, including for students with SEN.
• Work under direction of a class teacher and Inclusion Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English & Maths (GCSE/Level 2)

ICT proficiency

Discretion/confidentiality

Experience with children/SEN

Education

Teaching assistant qualification (Level 2)

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mornington Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking to recruit individuals who have high aspirations for students, who are committed and passionate about learning and who have the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of students and in sharing our single goal of ‘Students First’. As a teaching assistant you will assist and promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support, including to those with special educational needs, under the direction of a class teacher and our Inclusion Coordinator.

The right candidate will possess relevant teaching assistant qualifications, Level 2 (or GCSE equivalent) qualifications including English and Maths and will be able to work as part of a team.

The right candidate will be passionate about helping some of our most vulnerable students access the curriculum and have an enjoyable educational experience.

Experience of working in a school environment or working with children/young people is essential.

We require candidates with experience of working effectively either within a school environment or directly with children and young people.

The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet business needs.

Essential skills include proficiency in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, following general data protection regulations.Candidates must be willing to undertake necessary training to assist students, including meeting medical or care plan agreements.

Previous experience working with children with Special Needs and/or challenging behaviours is desirable.

What the school offers its staff Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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