Midday Assistant & SEND Support
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN4 8SJ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75743756 |
Summary
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School
Golborne Road
Ashton-in Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8SJ
Salary: Grade 2, £4,128 - £4,193 per annum. £12.65 - £12.85 per hour
2 positions x 7.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until 31st August 2026
Required for October 2025
St Wilfrid’s is a good school, effectively led by the Headteacher and the senior leadership team supported by a skilled and friendly staff and a knowledgeable well informed governing body.
The Governors are seeking to appoint two caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistants to join our nurturing Nursery and Reception school team, who will be working Monday to Friday, 11.30am till 1.00pm. The posts are temporary due to budget restraints caused by variability numbers of SEND children.
We would like to invite applications to join our successful and friendly school.
Your role will include:
Supervising and supporting children during lunchtime, both in the dining area and during play.
Promoting positive behaviour, safety and engagement during the lunch period.
To provide 1:1 support to a child with additional needs, helping them feel safe, included and supported during lunch and playtimes.
To work with our Nursery team to support the children during lunchtime cover.
We are looking for someone who:
Is kind, patient and approachable.
Has experience working with young children (experience with additional needs is desirable but not essential).
Works well as part of a team and can also use initiative.
Is committed to ensuring all children feel valued and included.
In return we can offer:
A warm and supportive working environment
The opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s day
Training and support for the right candidate
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and suitable references.
Applications for this post should be made on the CES Application form.
To apply: Please contact Mrs Meehan at enquiries@ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk or 01942 707101 for an application pack.
Come and be part of a team that puts children at the heart of everything we do!
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942707101 E-mail: enquiries@ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/
Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025
Interview Date: Monday 13th October 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 and to access the application form, please click the links below:
↗ Application Form↗ Job Description & Person Specification
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
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