Teaching Assistant Level 2

Posting date:	12 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 February 2026
Location:	Wigan, WN5 8NU
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75777796

Summary

St Peters Catholic High School

Howards Lane

Orrell

Wigan

WN5 8NU

Salary: Grade 3, £17,216 - £17,763 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

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

Required as soon as possible

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours are 8:50am till 3:20pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

This post is ideal for anyone considering a future career in teaching or education.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and proactive Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across our well-respected and successful school. You will work alongside a committed and high-performing staff team. This position offers valuable classroom experience, opportunities to develop key educational skills, and a clear pathway for professional growth within education. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, committed to supporting students’ learning, raising aspirations, and contributing to positive outcomes for all students.

St. Peter’s Catholic High School is OFSTED rated ‘good’, oversubscribed and a successful 11-16 Catholic School. We have excellent pastoral support and a full programme of activities to develop the potential within every student. Needless to say, we can also offer great career development opportunities to our staff.

For full details and an application pack, visit www.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk or call us on 01942 760132. Fully completed application forms should be returned to the school.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a Children’s Barred List check. Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Closing date: Sunday 1st February at 23:59pm 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd February 2026

Interview date: Friday 6th February 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

↗ Candidate Pack
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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