Teaching Assistant Level 2

Nicol Mere Primary School

Roman Road

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8DF

Salary: Grade 3, £21,391 per annum. £13.26 per hour

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

Temporary until July 2027

Required for September 2026

The Governors and the Headteacher of Nicol Mere Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed and motivated Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and learning within the school. The post is temporary in the first instance, with the hope to move to permanent in the future.

Candidates should be an outstanding practitioner with relevant experience and a good understanding of pupils with individual SEND.

In return, we can offer you:

• friendly, hardworking children and staff.
• a supportive leadership team committed to ongoing school improvement.
• ongoing professional development, mentoring and coaching.
• a commitment from senior leaders and the Governing Body to supporting staff well-being.
• a supportive and enthusiastic Governing Body.

Nicol Mere Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The interview process will consist of an observation of you working with a group of children at Nicol Mere Primary followed by an interview on the 12th June.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: (01942) 720871 E-mail: enquiries@admin.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Friday 12^th June 2025

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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