Teaching Assistant

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School

Holmes House Avenue

Winstanley

Wigan

WN3 6EE

Salary: Grade 3, £17,917 per annum. £13.70 per hour

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

Temporary until 31^st August 2027

Required for as soon as possible

We wish to appoint a teaching assistant who is passionate about children’s learning and committed to meeting the needs of all children. Are you the person we are looking for?

Working pattern:8.45am 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

You will need to:

• support the needs of children with SEND on a small group or 1:1 basis.
• work closely with staff, parents and outside agencies.
• be able to cater for the individual needs of the children and to use initiative based upon situations as they arise.
• follow individual Care Plans as directed.
• provide detailed feedback to the SENDCo, teacher and parents.
• create supportive and trusting relationships with parents with an honest and open approach.
• work with and learn alongside other professionals.

We seek candidates who can capture the imagination and interest of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate would:

• have experience of dealing with students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for learning
• have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• be flexible and open to new ideas
• be a team player
• fully support the ethos and aims of the school
• be of a nurturing nature

In return, we offer the successful candidate excellent CPD opportunities, a team of welcoming and supportive fellow professionals and children, who love school and bring enthusiasm and excitement to every day.

CES Application Forms are returnable to the school, marked for the attention of Mrs J M Farrimond (Headteacher). Forms can be returned by email or paper copy.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.saintaidans.wigan.sch.uk or 01942 223544

Interview date: 20th October 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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