Teaching Assistant Level 2

Leigh St. John’s CE Primary School

Krikhall Lane

Leigh

Greater Manchester

WN7 1RY

Salary: Grade 3, £18,871 - £19,470 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

33.75 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until 31^st August 2026

Required for April 2026

This role is temporary

Leigh St. John’s CE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, and governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated teaching assistant to work with us as we continue our journey supporting children in ‘learning today for a brighter tomorrow’. The successful applicant will work with the whole class, groups of pupils as well as work closely with children with SEND to ensure that everyone in our school community flourishes. We seek to recruit someone who is nurturing and able to effectively, provide care and personalised support for children’s learning and well-being under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.

We welcome your application if you believe you could be the right person.

To be considered, you will:

Be committed to maintaining and developing our strong Christian ethos and supporting our simple mission to enable all pupils to become ‘decent human beings’.

Be passionate about helping our children to learn and become the very best they can be.

Follow individual Educational Health and Care Plans as well as child support plans.

Work closely with staff, parents, outside agencies and the wider school community.

Have effective organisational skills and the ability to communicate well.

As an employer we can offer you:

Delightful children who are an absolute joy to be with.

A successful and forward-looking school with excellent facilities.

A supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and senior leaders who will support you and enable you to develop to your full potential.

A commitment to your continuing professional development.

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed.

If you require any further information or wish to book a visit to the school, please contact the business manager on 01942 672825 Ext 3 or email enquiries@admin.leighstjohnsprimary.wigan.sch.uk ( For attention of Mrs P Jones Business Manager)

Interview dates: week commencing Monday 23/03/2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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