Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary

Whelley
Wigan
WN2 1BP

Salary: Grade 3, £17,344 per annum. £13.26 per hour

2 positions x 30 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until 31st August 2027

Required for 1st September 2026

The Governing Board of Canon Sharples invites applications for the post of Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Be enthusiastic and highly motivated
  • Have experience of working with children in Key Stage 2 within a nurturing setting
  • Able to work on their own initiative
  • Have a caring nature and be flexible to the children’s needs
  • Able to work well with the class teacher and other members of the team
  • Be supportive of the Christian ethos of our school

Completed application forms should be returned Miss C Kiselis, Interim Head of School, Canon Sharples CE Primary School & Nursery, Whelley, Wigan. WN2 1BP. Tel 01942 776188. E mail: enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 @ 12pm

Interview Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

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

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
Guidance for Safer Working Practice
DBS Policy Statement – Schools
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

Location

Balcarres Avenue, Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP, United Kingdom

Job ID

3085