Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Paul’s C E Primary School

Warrington Road

Goose Green

Wigan

WN3 6SB

Salary: Grade 3 (SCP4) £25,185 (FTE) - £18,132 (Pro Rata Salary)

Hours: 30 hours per week Term time Plus One Week (39 weeks)

Required for July 2026

The Head Teacher and Governors of St Paul’s C E Primary school are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in the teaching and learning within school.

Candidates should be motivated and have relevant experience with a good understanding of pupils with SEND.

In return our school can offer you:

• Friendly, hardworking children and staff
• A supportive leadership team committed to ongoing school development.
• A pro active CPD programme, and coaching.
• A commitment from the senior leaders and the trust to supporting staff well-being.

St Paul’s C E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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.

To be considered for this role you must complete the LDST application form. We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.

To ask any questions, please email Louise.Cooke@ldst.org.uk

To apply, follow the link - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146399/EDV-2026-SPCEPS-44724

LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applicants from overseas, outside the EEA, are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Closing Date: Friday 29 May 2026 at noon

Shortlisting Date: Friday 29 May 2026

Interview Date: Monday 8 June 2026

Start Date of Post: ASAP following Pre Employment checks