Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Richard’s R.C Primary School

Flapper Fold Lane

Atherton

M46 0HA

Salary: Grade 3, £18,212 - £18,790 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

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

Working Hours:

8:30am 3:30pm - 30min lunch break

Required for April 2026

Job Purpose:

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils.

To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom and/or for the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during breaktimes, particularly SEN pupils.

To give support for SEN pupils providing particular help for those students with learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social or physical disabilities, as required.

Reporting to:

Headteacher / Teachers / Other Senior School Staff

Liaising with:

Pupils / Teachers / Senior Staff / Visitors to the school

Job Outline:

• To work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
• To support pupils in their social and environmental well being and reporting any problems to the teacher as appropriate. To provide specialist support to students with barriers to learning on a one to one basis, in a small group or in or out of the classroom.
• To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
• To respond appropriately to the individual needs of pupils including if required to attend to pupils’ personal needs which may include aiding with toileting and dressing.
• To encourage pupils to interact with each other and engage with the teacher.
• To record basic pupil data if required to do so.
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational out of school visits.
• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour.
• To supervise pupils during breaktimes in the hall, toilets, classrooms and school premises.
• To assist with first aid, sickness and other welfare issues.
• To be aware of the schools behavioural policy ensuring it is implemented during breaktimes, to ensure good conduct and discipline is maintained and provide activities for ‘wet play’ (primary sector only).

Other specific duties:

• To carry out the duties in the most effective, efficient and economic manner available.
• To continue personal development in the relevant areas.
• To participate in the staff, review and development appraisal process.
• Health & Safety Training:
• To undertake Health & Safety Training on areas within the designated work area.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 882 980 E-mail: enquiries@admin.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk/

Interview date: Week Commencing 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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