Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Bernadette’s RC Primary School (Shevington); Shevington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Shevington is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a supportive team. The role is term-time, 26.25 hours per week, with hours 9:00am–3:15pm and a 1-hour lunch break.

You may work across KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils and contributing to individual education plans. Essentials include a Level 2 TA qualification (or comparable experience), experience with children, good literacy/numeracy, and safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an education setting.
• Basic literacy and numeracy levels expected.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or comparable experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and support access to learning activities.
• Assist with individual education/behaviour plans.
• Display initiative and adapt to pupils' and staff needs.
• Listen to others and take constructive advice.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Church Lane

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8BD

Salary: Grade 3, £15,677 per annum. £13.70 per hour

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

Permanent

Required for September 2026

Hours of work: 9:00am to 3:15pm with one hour for lunch

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our friendly and supportive team. You may be asked to work across both KS1 and KS2.

We live out our mission statement of “Growing Together in Faith, Love and Learning” and this permeates all areas of life at St Bernadette’s. We have high expectations in all we do and we strive to provide the excellent teaching and learning, care and support that our children deserve.

The successful candidate’s role will include:

• Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans;
• Displaying initiative, the ability to think on your feet and being proactive to the needs of the children and staff;
• listening to others and taking on board advice;
• being comfortable working outdoors and embracing all weathers.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings;
• Truly wonderful pupils who bring a sense of joy to all that they do;
• Support for continuing professional development;
• Colleagues who are committed to raising standings and place children at the centre of their work;
• A highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in St Bernadette’s.

Essentials for this role are:

• To have experience of working and interacting with children in the relevant age setting
• To have a basic level of literacy and numeracy;
• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or comparable experience;
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

Equally important is the candidate’s enthusiasm and passion for the role and their willingness to flourish in a setting where every day is different and every day is an adventure!

St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The school will also carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in life with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board, who is the employer, and not Wigan Council.

Governors reserve the right to shortlist at any time.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: 8th October 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Application Form
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• Job Description and Person Specification