Teaching Assistant Level 2

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	10 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	09 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Wigan, M46 0HA
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75772510

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St Richards RC Primary School

Flapper Fold Lane

Atherton

Manchester

M46 0HA

Salary: Grade 3, £17,511 - £18,067 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

31.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year.

Temporary until 31st December 2026.

Required for January 2026.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONAL DUTIES:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1.Planning

2.Monitoring & Assessment

3.Teaching & Learning Activities

Job Activities:

1 Support for Pupils

1.1 Assist with the implementation of individual Education Plans.

1.2 Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. 1.3 Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.

1.4 Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

1.5 Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.

1.6 Support pupils in improving their social skills through good behaviour and play at breaktimes.

1.7 Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

1.8 Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

2 Support for the Teacher

2.1 Work with the Teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.

2.2 Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports, as required, to the teacher, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

2.3 Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

3 Support for the Curriculum

3.1 Implement agreed learning activities / teaching programmes.

4 Support for the School

4.1 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policy.

5 Generic Duties and Responsibilities

5.1 Ability to relate well to children and adults.

5.2 Comply with all school policies and procedures and work in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Staff. 5.3 Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils, students and staff have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

5.4 All employees will undertake regular and routine continuing professional development to ensure that they develop and recognise their own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to achieve and support others and the aims of the school.

5.5 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policy.

St Richard’s R.C. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff within this area to share this commitment and to have understanding of the common core skills and knowledge.

To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Council provides a workplace and delivers services that do not discriminate against people on the grounds of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender or disabilities.

To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regard to Council policies and procedures, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the Council’s priorities.

To work flexibly in the interests of the service. This may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to the employee’s background, skills and abilities. Where this occurs there will be consultation with the employee and any necessary personal development will be taken into account.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.

Person Specification Post: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

1 Qualifications / Training / Experience

1.1 NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications

1.2 GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

1.3 Previous experience working with children in a primary setting.

1.4 Knowledge and understanding of child development and children’s and families’ needs.

1.5 Safeguarding in a Primary School.

2 Skills and Aptitudes

2.1 Ability to recognise and identify problems.

2.2 Ability to record and pass on information accurately.

2.3 The TA will be able to:

Encourage and enable others to develop their full potential.

Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.

Demonstrate commitment to learning from first hand practical experiences.

Assist with the planning of learning objectives.

Provide feedback for children and to the teacher.

Promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor pupil motivation and morale.

Develop good personal relationships within the school team.

Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

2.6 Ability to build relationships and to work as part of a team.

2.7 A friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.

2.8 Open-mindedness and patience.

2.9 A commitment to equal opportunities

2.10 Ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters.

2.11 Ability to stay calm and controlled in stressful situations

3 Mandatory Requirements

3.1 A DBS check at an enhanced level must be undertaken by all candidates and be satisfactory as a condition of employment with the school.

3.2 School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974; all current convictions, cautions and bindovers must be declared on the application form or provided in a sealed envelope addressed to the Headteacher. The 2013 amendments to the Act allow that minor spent convictions, cautions and bindovers do not need to be declared.

3.3 References that confirm suitability to work with children, reference must be provided from current/most recent employer.

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk or 01942 882 980.

Interview date: w/c 05/01/2025

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:

Supporting Documents

↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ CESSupport staff application form

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