Christ Church CE Primary School

West Bridgewater Street

Leigh

WN7 4HB

Salary: Grade 3, £3,733 per annum. £13.70 per hour

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

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors wish to appoint 2 professional and committed Teaching Assistant Lunchtime Supervisors who will supervise pupils throughout lunchtime.

The main duties of the post are as follows:

  • Supervise children during lunchtime, in the hall, cloakrooms and playground areas
  • Encourage good behaviour and manage behaviour appropriately in line with the requirements of the school behaviour policy
  • Encourage good table manners and develop social skills appropriate to the age of the child
  • Encourage and join in with playtime games and activities
  • Report to the class teachers any accidents, incidents or misbehaviour at the end of each session
  • Ensure a first aider is informed of any accidents, and that pupils who are injured or sick are attended to as appropriate
  • Tidy up and wipe up spillages in the hall
  • Participate in all training relevant to the position
  • Be supportive of the school’s ethos at all times

In return we can offer:

  • Support from the Christ Church family.
  • Highly motivated staff committed towards enabling our children to reach their full potential

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age is essential.

Your hours of work will be: Monday to Friday 12:00 13:15, working term time only (total 6.25hrs per week)

Please return completed application forms to: enquiries@admin.christchurch.wigan.sch.uk

Wigan Council and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.

The closing date for applications will be Monday 21st September 2026.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 673667 or email: enquiries@admin.christchurch.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: 25th September 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:

Supporting Documents

Application Form
Job Specification
Guidance for safer work practices
DBS Policy Statement – Schools
Childcare Disqualification Requirements
Safeguarding Statement

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Location

West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Wigan, WN7 4HB, United Kingdom

Job ID

3373