Teaching Assistant Level 2

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Atherton is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs. This role requires someone who is nurturing, flexible, and a team player, committed to ensuring that every child thrives. The position offers a range of employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Nurturing and enthusiastic disposition towards teaching.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas and respond to challenges.
• Commitment to supporting children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of pupils in a designated phase.
• Contribute positively to a safe learning environment.
• Work with children with special educational needs.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Flexibility

SEND experience

Job description

Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council

The Wings’ CE Trust

To be based at:

Atherton St George’s CE Primary

Derby Street

Atherton

M46 0HJ

Salary: Grade 3, £20,047 - £20,683 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time only

Temporary until August 2030

Required for September 2025 subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks

TA Superstars Wanted! Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for inclusion?

Atherton St George’s CE Primary is seeking dedicated TAs to join our inclusive team. With SEND at the heart of our vision and secured funding for the next 5 years, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Join us and support every child to thrive.

In this role you will be working with children with special educational needs. We are seeking applications from exceptional individuals, with the highest aspirations and expectations for young people. If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment.

Teaching Assistants are key positions within school, responsible for supporting the development of all pupils within their designated phase so that every child can leave school equipped for their next phase of education and to lead a happy and successful life.

Come and play a key role in our successful and transformational approach to learning at The Wings’ by providing modern, relevant and exciting opportunities to our amazing children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust, and applicants must feel comfortable in contributing to the ethos of a church school.

The successful candidate would:

• Be flexible and open to new ideas
• Be a team player
• Fully support the ethos and aims of the school
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• SEND experience or specialism welcomed

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Flu vaccinations

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 883971 [e-mail] Website: www.saintgeorges.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12th August 2025

Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Description & Person Specification
DBS Policy Statement Schools
Guidance for Safer Work Practices
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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