Teaching Assistant Level 2

Leigh Sacred Heart RC Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Leigh is seeking two Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. The roles are permanent, 30 hours per week, term-time (38 weeks per year).

You will support teaching and learning, work with individuals and groups, and help deliver targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCO, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold an appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent relevant to the role.
• Experience of working with children with SEND would be advantageous.
• Ability to build secure and appropriate relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups.
• Delivering targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCO.
• Supporting children with SEND and a range of needs including ADHD, ASD, SEMH, and SLCN.
• Supporting pupils to develop communication, emotional regulation, resilience and independence.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

SEND experience

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Windermere Road

Leigh

WN7 1UX

Salary: Grade 3, £17,916 per annum. £13.70 per hour

30 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

2x positions

Permanent

Required for ASAP

The Governing Body of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School wish to appoint Level 2 Teaching Assistants, EYFS, KS1 & KS2.

"We live and learn with Jesus."

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team.

We have opportunities to work across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. These are permanent positions and offer an excellent opportunity to become part of our diverse, inclusive and welcoming school family.

About the roles

Our Teaching Assistants play an important part in helping every child to thrive. Successful candidates will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support pupils’ learning, development, wellbeing and inclusion.

The roles will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups.
• Delivering targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCO.
• Supporting children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Supporting pupils with needs including ADHD, autism (ASD), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Supporting pupils to develop communication, emotional regulation, resilience and independence.
• Helping pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
• Supporting positive behaviour for learning through consistent, nurturing approaches.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCO, pastoral staff and other members of the school team.
• Supporting children’s personal care where this is required as part of an individual child’s needs.

We are looking for people who:

Are passionate about helping children learn and succeed.

You will be patient, positive and able to build secure and appropriate relationships with children while maintaining high expectations.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with children with SEND, particularly pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech, language and communication needs.

You should be able to adapt your approach to meet different children’s needs and understand that behaviour can be a form of communication.

You will also need to be:

• Caring, calm and resilient.
• Reliable and well organised.
• Able to use initiative while working within agreed school procedures.
• A strong team member.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Willing to undertake training and continually develop your practice.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos and mission of our school.

Experience of working within EYFS, KS1 or KS2 would be advantageous. Applicants should hold an appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent relevant to the role.

Why join Sacred Heart?

Sacred Heart is a diverse school community where children and families from many different cultures, languages and backgrounds learn together.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school team.
• Children who are at the heart of everything we do.
• Opportunities for professional development and SEND-specific training.
• Support from experienced teachers, SEND and pastoral colleagues.
• The opportunity to develop experience across different phases of primary education.
• A school committed to inclusion, high expectations and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Interview date: 9th November 2026

Applicants are encouraged to indicate within their application any particular experience or interest in EYFS, KS1, KS2 and/or SEND provision.

Safeguarding

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidates will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures, including appropriate pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, where applicable to the role.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Come and join our school family and help our children to learn, grow and flourish.

At the heart of everything, we live and learn with Jesus.

Application forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on [e-mail] 01942 674226 or www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Description Person Specification
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement - Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements