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, £17,916 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 October 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, Canon Sharples CE Primary School & Nursery, Whelley, Wigan. WN2 1BP. Tel 01942 776188. E mail: enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 1st October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Application forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk or 01942776188

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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