Teaching Assistant -Classroom- Level 1

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan Tree Primary School is seeking 11 Classroom Teaching Assistants Level 1, starting from 1st September 2025. Candidates should have relevant experience working with children with severe and complex needs. The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment, prioritizing the welfare of all pupils.

Benefits

Warm and welcoming school environment

Friendly, enthusiastic children

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with severe and complex needs.
• Excellent classroom practitioner.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support children with severe and complex needs.
• Contribute to whole school initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff and parents.

Skills

Working with children

Collaboration

Initiative

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02.06.2025

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Rowan Tree Primary School

Green Hall Close

Atherton

M46 9HP

11 positions x 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week working 39 weeks per year (6.5hrs per day 8.35am to 3.35pm)

Required for 1st September 2025

The Governors are seeking to appoint:

• 11 Classroom Teaching Assistant Level 1 from 01/09/2025.

Applications are invited from candidates with experience working with children with severe and complex needs in specialist settings.

The selection process will include:

• Completed Application Form
• Letter of application
• Person specification
• Interview

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with experience working with pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Able to contribute to whole school initiatives.
• Committed to working collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.

In return, we offer:

• A warm and welcoming school environment.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.
• A strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards.

Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and are required to sign up to the DBS update service as a condition of employment.

• References will be requested immediately for shortlisted candidates.
• Please ensure your referees have the correct contact details and are aware they may be contacted.

Applicants must bring original copies of their qualifications and proof of ID (such as a Photo Driving Licence or valid Passport, preferably both).

For further information, please contact the school at 01942 883928 or email [emailprotected]. Website: https://www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk/

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025

Interviews scheduled for: Friday 27th June 2025

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding.