Teaching Assistant Level 1
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, M46 0PA |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75779431 |
Summary
St Michael’s CE Primary School
Leigh Road
Howe Bridge
Atherton
M46 0PA
Salary: Grade 2, £9,634 - £9,785 per annum. £12.65 - £12.85 per hour
17.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Required for March 2026
The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Welfare, to join our friendly and caring school team.
The successful candidate will:
- Enjoy working with children
- Have experience of working with primary aged pupils in an educational setting
- Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be able to work independently and under own initiative
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Be well organised and have a positive outlook
- Support the Christian ethos of the school
We offer:
- Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly children
- An experienced, hard working and supportive team of staff and governors
- A happy, stimulating workplace
- A commitment to your continuing professional development
- A positive and supportive ethos which focuses on providing outstandingly good care, guidance and support for all our children, which contributes to their enjoyment of learning and excellent progress
Hours of work: 9.30am 1.00pm (Mon-Fri)
St Michael’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check plus child barred list check, suitable references and a medical questionnaire.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 883118
E-mail: enquiries@admin.howebridge.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.howebridgestmichaels.co.uk
Interview date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
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 please click the links below:
Supporting Documents
↗ Job Description & Person Specification↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
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