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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 12 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 December 2025
Location: Wigan, M29 8DH
Company: inploi
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 75759734

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Summary

St George’s Central CE Primary School and Nursery

Darlington Street

Tyldesley

Manchester

M29 8DH

Salary: Grade 3, £17,934 - £18,503 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

31.25 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Required for January 2026

The Governing Body of St. George’s Central CE Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a permanent, highly motivated, Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

We are seeking candidates who are creative, inspiring and can capture the interests of our children within whole class, small group or 1-1 settings.

The Governing Body welcomes applications from candidates who have:

  • A love of learning and the ability to encourage, enthuse, motivate and inspire our children.
  • The ability to work as part of a team in collaboration with the class teacher and other staff.
  • Commitment to the development of supportive relationships between home, school and outside agencies and be an effective communicator with all members of the school community.
  • Skills to contribute to a range of teaching, learning and pastoral activities.
  • The necessary skills to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils’ progress.
  • High expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour and a clear vision of excellence in the classroom.
  • The ability to work flexibly using own initiative.
  • Commitment to school improvement and the aims, purpose & Christian ethos of our Church of England school.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to ensuring children are safe and well at all times.
  • A nurturing nature.

We will offer:

  • Enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
  • A supportive, highly motivated and committed team of staff.
  • Opportunities to develop professionally.
  • A positive Christian ethos with strong community links.
  • A well-resourced working environment.
  • A Senior Leadership Team committed to raising standards within a supportive environment.

Potential applicants are encouraged and warmly invited to visit our school please telephone the school office to book an appointment with the Headteacher.

For further details, please contact Mrs N Smith - School Business Manager on 01942 883773 or email: bman@admin.saintgeorgescentral.wigan.sch.uk

All forms should be returned to the school office via post or email marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Private and Confidential.

Closing Date: Thursday 4th December 2025

Observations and interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th December 2025

Interview date:

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:

↗ Job Profile
↗ Keeping children safe in education
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Application Form

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