Teaching Assistant Level 2

Castle Hill St Philips CE Primary School; Hindley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm Christian ethos

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Strong leadership

Job summary

Castle Hill St Phillip’s CE Primary School in Hindley, Wigan is seeking a Teaching Assistant for 32.5 hours per week, term time (38 weeks). The role is temporary until 24 March 2027, with a starting date of 2 November 2026.

The salary is Grade 3 (£19,409 per annum) or £13.70 per hour, with a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive Christian ethos. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent standard English, energy and a collaborative spirit, engage and motivate children, and be open

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken standard English.
• Be open to new ideas and ways of working.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate children to achieve their best.
• Work collaboratively as part of the school team.

Skills

Excellent English

Teamwork

Job description

Castle Hill St Phillip’s CE Primary School

Hereford Road

Hindley

Wigan

WN2 4DH

Salary: Grade 3, £19,409 per annum. £13.70 per hour

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

Temporary until 24th March 2027

Required for 2nd November 2026

Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and forward thinking teaching assistants who can engage and motivate our children to achieve their best.

Castle Hill St Philip’s CE Primary School is a successful, forward thinking and happy school with a strong Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent written and spoken standard English and be a good role model to our children.
• Be sensitive and understanding to children, embracing the inclusive, Christian ethos of the school.
• Be open to new ideas and ways of working and have the potential to become an excellent practitioner.
• Have energy, enthusiasm, a sense of humour, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of our team.

In return we offer:

• A warm, friendly Christian ethos.
• Highly motivated colleagues committed to enabling our children to make rapid and sustained progress.
• Happy, hardworking children and staff.
• A strong and ambitious leadership team with a clear sense of strategic direction.
• Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge within our supportive environment.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026

If you require any further information, please contact the school on [e-mail] or 01942 255578

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

Job Description Person Specification

Guidance for Safer Working Practice

DBS Policy Statement – Schools

Childcare Disqualification Requirements