Teaching Assistant 2

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant 2 to support children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, uphold high standards, and demonstrate a collaborative spirit. This fixed-term role is focused on delivering quality education and requires a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Competitive salaries and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Extensive staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Successful experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting.
• Highest standards for themselves and children.
• Passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning.
• Commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children.

Skills

Experience with children

High standards of education

Passion for personalized learning

Team commitment

Job description

St Paul's CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.

At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:

• Resilient
• Ethical
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Thinker
• Adaptable
• Empathetic
• Respectful

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant 2 who has:

• Successful experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting
• The highest standards for themselves and children
• A passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning
• A commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children

In response, we can offer successful candidates:

· An inclusive and diverse school community

· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust

· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team

· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/12/2025) - Maternity Cover

Contract Term: Term time only

Hours per Week: 27.00 (9am - 3pm Monday -Friday)

Pay Grade: NJC | SCP6 - SCP11

Actual Salary £15,366 per annum TTO

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

References will be requested prior to interview.

To apply please visit our trust website at: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk)

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