Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Mary’s and St John’s RC Primary School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary & St John Catholic Primary School in Wigan is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide general classroom support and assist with safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils, with a focus on SEN pupils. The role is temporary and starts October 2026.

Contract is 31.65 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year), Grade 3 salary (£18,902 per annum, £13.70/hour). The school invites you to arrange a visit via [e-mail] or 01942 206733.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant role providing general classroom support and assistance with safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils, particularly SEN pupils.
• To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom.
• Support safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the mid day break, with emphasis on SEN pupils.
• Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils.

Job description

St Mary & St John Catholic Primary School

Standishgate

Wigan

WN1 1XL

Salary: Grade 3, £18,902 per annum. £13.70 per hour

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

Temporary

Required for October 2026

Level 2 Teaching Assistant: To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom and/or for the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the mid day break particularly SEN pupils.

The Governors and Headteacher of St Mary and St John’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who can demonstrate an enthusiastic and committed approach to our Catholic school community.

Under the direction of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils.

In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding our children and their families. Therefore, successful applicants will be required to apply to the Disclosure & Barring System.

Please contact the school office if you wish to arrange an appointment to visit school.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on [e-mail] or 01942 206733

Interview date: To be confirmed

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding