Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEN

Rowan Tree Primary School

Green Hall Close

Atherton

M46 9HP

Salary: Grade 4, £19,243 - £20,177 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

3 x 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Hours: 8.35am to 15.35pm

1 post temporary linked to Maternity Leave.

Required for September 2026

Please note that School is scheduled to move to a brand-new school in early 2028 which will be situated on Health Lane, Leigh, WN7 4RL area. You will need to ensure you are able to travel to this new site after school moves.

The Governors are seeking to appoint:

• 3 x Teaching Assistant Level 2 for 1-9-26.

Applications are invited from candidates who have experience of working with children with severe and complex needs in specialist settings.

The selection criteria will be through:

• Completed Application Form
• Person specification
• Interview

We are looking for teaching assistants who are:

• An excellent classroom practitioner and has experience of working with pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Able to contribute to whole school initiatives.
• Committed to working collaboratively with staff and parents.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Able to use email and word on technology such as IPads.

In return we can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school environment.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.
• A strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to sign themselves up to the DBS update service as an ongoing requirement of employment.

• Please note that references, for those candidates shortlisted, will be requested immediately.
• Please ensure you have the correct email contact details for you referees and that they are aware that they may be contacted.
• Online checks of candidates will also be undertaken.
• You will also need to bring original copies of your qualifications and proof of ID such as Photo Driving Licence or an in-date Passport preferably both.
• If you are not a British Citizen, please bring proof of your right to work in the UK.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 883928 E-mail: Enquiries@admin.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Thursday 11^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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