Teaching Assistant

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School

Holmes House Avenue
Winstanley
Wigan
WN3 6EE

Salary: Grade 3, £11,754 per annum. £13.26 per hour

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

Temporary

Required for 1^st September 2026

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant who is passionate about children’s learning and committed to meeting the needs of all children, to cover a maternity leave. Are you the person we are looking for?

Working pattern: 11.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

You will need to:

• support the needs of children with SEN on a small group or 1:1 basis.
• work closely with staff, parents and outside agencies.
• be able to cater for the individual needs of the children and to use initiative based upon situations as they arise.
• follow individual Care Plans as directed.
• provide detailed feedback to the SENDCO, teacher and parents.
• create supportive and trusting relationships with parents with an honest and open approach.
• work with and learn alongside other professionals.

We seek candidates who can capture the imagination and interest of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate would:

• have experience of dealing with students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for learning
• have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• be flexible and open to new ideas
• be a team player
• fully support the ethos and aims of the school
• be of a nurturing nature

In return, we offer the successful candidate excellent CPD opportunities, a team of welcoming and supportive fellow professionals and children, who love school and bring enthusiasm and excitement to every day.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.saintaidans.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: 12^th June 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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