Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Thomas CE Primary School

Astley Street
Leigh
WN7 2AS

Salary: Grade 3, £18,790 per annum. £13.26 per hour

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

Temporary

Required for 1^st September 2026

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant working across both Key Stages to work and support children 1:1

The successful candidate will need to:

• support the needs of SEN pupils;
• 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;
• establish good relationships and team working with the wider school community;
• provide excellent support for the class teacher and all pupils;
• listen to and respond to advice from other professionals outside the setting and be accountable for maintaining records and observations;
• provide details feedback to the SENDCO, class teacher and parents;
• create supportive and trusting relationship with parents with an honest and open approach;

Applicants will need to demonstrate a proven understanding of working with children who need particular support in different aspects of SEN needs. You will also need experience working, initially in KS2 and it is essential that you have experience of working with SEN needs.

Closing date: 9.7.26

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: Week commencing TBC

Previous applicants need not apply.

St Thomas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check, suitable references and a medical questionnaire.

In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This search will be conducted by a senior member of the School Leadership Team, who will not be involved in the recruitment process. A consistent approach will be taken, and the results will be recorded. The search is to help identify any incidents or issues relevant to suitability to work with children, that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with the applicant at interview stage.

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

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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