Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Canon Sharples CE Primary School

Whelley
Wigan
WN2 1BP

2x positions

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

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

Temporary until 31st August 2027

Required for 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

Tel: 01942 776188

E mail: enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 @ 12pm

Interview Date: W/C 10th September 2026

Applications forms are returnable to the school

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

3236