Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School

Thorburn Road

Pemberton

Wigan

WN5 9LW

Salary: Grade 3, £18,067 per annum. £13.26 per hour

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

Temporary until December 2026

Required for September 2026

Hours of work Monday Friday 8:45 until 3:30 pm ½ hour lunch each day

The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint one enthusiastic, creative, motivated and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

The job will involve providing support to class teacher, individual children, whole class support and group interventions as necessary. The successful applicant will be based with one class for the majority of the time but could work with other children as required. Flexibility is essential as our Teaching Assistants move around school to suit the needs of children. Teaching Assistants at St Cuthbert’s also provide lunchtime cover on a daily basis.

You must enjoy working as part of a team and have a great sense of humour. You must be determined to help our children progress and have the initiative needed to personalise support. You will have excellent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and work with a strong team.

Previous experience of a range of interventions is desirable. Please state on the application which interventions you are trained in or have delivered. Your literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard with good understanding of the national curriculum in both subjects. Training and support will be provided as required.

All applicants must meet the person specification requirements.

An Archdiocese application is attached to this advert and is returnable to the school by post or email.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 222 721, email enquiries@admin.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk or visit www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Monday 6^th July 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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