KS1/Lower KS2 Teaching Assistant

St John’s Mosley Common CE Primary School

Commonside Road

Worsley

M28 1AE

Salary: Grade 3, £16,699 - £17,260 per annum. £11.78 - £12.18 per hour

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

Required as soon as possible

The Governors of St. John’s Mosley Common C.E. Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to support the teaching and learning of pupils in KS1 and Lower KS2.

Applicants should:

• Have high expectations of the pupils that they support
• Enthuse and motivate pupils
• Support the Christian ethos of the school
• Have experience in record keeping in relation to children’s progress
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Have proven experience of supporting children with all aspects of their learning
• Have experience of teaching Phonics
• Be prepared to establish good working relationships within the school team and the wider community
• Be prepared and be willing to undertake training and CPD to meet the needs of the pupils 

St. John’s Mosley Common C.E. Primary School can offer:

• A friendly, caring and inclusive school that educates the whole child and fosters excellent relationships with parents/carers, Church and the whole community
• A team of committed, hardworking staff and well-behaved, motivated and enthusiastic children
• Continued CPD

The successful applicant is required as soon as possible but this will be dependent upon DBS and other safeguarding requirements.

Applications should be returned to the school office, enquiries@sjmcschool.uk and marked for the attention of Miss. A. Heaton, Headteacher.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office, 0161 790 2195, to make an appointment.

The hours of work are:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm with a ½ hour lunch break.

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form

Job Description and Person Specification

Guidance for Safer Working Practices

Childcare Disqualification Requirements

School DBS Applicant Information

Closing date for applications is: Friday 10th May at 12noon

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 15th May 2024

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

Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.