Teaching Assistant Level 2

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove

Ashton in Makerfield

WN4 8XF

Salary: Grade 4, £18,947 - £19,866 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

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

Required for May 2026

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit 2 highly motivated, energetic and passionate Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with a proven record in school for supporting children with behaviour that can be challenging. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Level 2 Teaching Assistants who can:

• Support the Class Teacher to plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN.
• Create a trauma informed safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with other support staff, Teachers, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt strategies as necessary.
• Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or comparable level of experience
• Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or other relevant settings).
• Good behaviour management, teamwork and differentiation skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to teaching.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that, after considering the post details and reviewing the school information available on the website, you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you would like to arrange a visit to school, please contact the school office to arrange. If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 727717

E-mail: enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.willowgroveprimary.org.uk/

Interview date: Monday 27^th April 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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