Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Lunchtime Assistant

Britannia Bridge Primary School; Hindley; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Britannia Bridge Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (temporary) to support pupils and contribute to a caring school community in Hindley. The role focuses on lunchtime supervision, pupil inclusion, and maintaining high safety standards during school hours.

The post offers part-time hours (10 per week, term time, 38 weeks) with a Grade 2 salary and real living wage. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative and a collaborative spirit within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent relationships with staff and pupils.
• Puts children and community at the heart of everything they do.
• Outstanding role model.
• Accepts and includes all pupils.
• Supervises and supports pupils at lunch time, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Uses own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports pupils at lunch time, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Supports pupils in class and during lunch break as needed.
• Contributes to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Relationship building

Child welfare awareness

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Britannia Bridge Primary School – Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 2, £5,853 per annum. £13.45 per hour (inc real living wage).

Hours: 10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year. Temporary until August 2027 (to cover maternity leave). Required for September 2026.

We require someone who:

• has excellent relationships with staff and pupils.
• puts children and community at the heart of everything that they do.
• is an outstanding role model.
• accepts and includes all pupils.
• supervises and supports pupils at lunch time, always ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• uses their own initiative.

We can offer you:

• the chance to become a member of a close, supportive, and strong school team.
• a school, which maintains positive relationships with parents/carers and the local community.
• the chance to develop as a Teaching Assistant Level 1 Lunchtime Assistant.
• a school which prides itself on dedication and achievement.

Contact: [e-mail]. For further information: 01942 760036.