Teaching Assistant Level 2

Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Canon Sharples CE Primary School

Whelley

Wigan

WN2 1BP

Salary: Grade 3, £17,878 per annum. £13.69 per hour

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

Temporary until 31 August 2027

Required for October 2026 (As soon as possible)

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

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel 01942 776188 or E mail: enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

Interview date: 12th November 2026

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: