Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Lunchtime Assistant

Britannia Bridge Primary School

Winifred Street

Ince

Wigan

WN3 4SD

Salary: Grade 2, £5,853 per annum. £13.45 per hour (inc real living wage)

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

Temporary until August 2027 in the first instance (to cover Maternity leave)

Required for September 2026

The Governors, Headteacher and Staff of Britannia Bridge Primary school are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, caring, and hardworking Teaching Assistant, who can demonstrate our ethos “HEART” Happiness, Encouragement, Aspirations, Respect and Teamwork

We require someone who:

• has excellent relationships with staff and pupils.
• puts children and community at the heart of everything that they do.
• is an outstanding role model.
• accepts and includes all pupils.
• supervises and supports pupils at lunch time, always ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• uses their own initiative.

We can offer you:

• the chance to become a member of a close, supportive, and strong school team.
• a school, which maintains positive relationships with parents/carers and the local community.
• the chance to develop as a Teaching Assistant Level 1 Lunchtime Assistant.
• a school which prides itself on dedication and achievement

All completed applications must be returned to BusinessManager@britanniabridge.co.uk

How to apply

An application form is attached to this advert. Please note we DO NOT accept CV applications.

As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online/social media search (as part of our due diligence the on the shortlisted candidates,) as per guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 760036, businessmanager@britanniabridge.co.uk, www.britanniabridge.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August 2026

Interview date: Monday 7th September 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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