Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN5 9LW |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75774796 |
Summary
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School
Thorburn Road
Pemberton
Wigan
WN5 9LW
Salary: Grade 3, £17,647 - £18,207 per annum. £12.45 - £12.84 per hour
32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Hours of work Monday Friday 8:45 until 3:45 pm ½ hour lunch each day
Temporary until 22nd May 2026
Required for January 2026
The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint one enthusiastic, creative, motivated and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant.
The job will involve providing support to Y6 class teacher, individual children, whole class support and group interventions as necessary. The successful applicant will be based with one class for the majority of the time but could work with other children as required. Flexibility is essential as our Teaching Assistants move around school to suit the needs of children. Teaching Assistants at St Cuthbert’s also provide lunchtime cover on a daily basis.
You must enjoy working as part of a team and have a great sense of humour. You must be determined to help our children progress and have the initiative needed to personalise support. You will have excellent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and work with a strong team.
Previous experience of a range of interventions is desirable. Please state on the application which interventions you are trained in or have delivered. Your literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard with good understanding of the national curriculum in both subjects. Training and support will be provided as required.
All applicants must meet the person specification requirements.
An Archdiocese application is attached to this advert and is returnable to the school by post or email.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 222 721, email enquiries@admin.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk or visit www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk
Interview date: 12th January 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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Supporting Documents
↗ Application Form↗ Job Description & Person Specification
↗ Recruitment Monitoring Form
↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Form
↗ Staff Suitability Declaration
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
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