L2 Teaching assistant
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Leigh, WN7 2PW18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.15 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/08/2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,455 - £18,009 per annum.
Pay scale
- G3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required from September 2026
The Governors and Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team.
St Joseph's is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in our mission of "Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love Life", we are proud of our caring, faith-filled community and our commitment to providing the very best opportunities for all children.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the positive relationships, strong sense of community and caring environment that enable pupils to thrive. We are proud of the supportive culture that exists across our school and are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will help us continue to provide the very best opportunities for all children.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils both in class and through targeted interventions, helping children to make progress academically, socially and emotionally.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Has experience of working with primary-aged children and understands how to support their learning and development.
- Can work effectively with individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school community.
- Has high expectations of behavior, learning and personal development.
- Is able to support pupils with a range of needs, enabling them to access learning successfully.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development.
- Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
What the school offers its staff
- Happy, caring and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.
- Dedicated and experienced colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
- Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of our successful Catholic school.
In return, we can offer:
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be
arranged by contacting the school office.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh website
- Email address
- enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942606395
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary Leigh
Christ is at the centre and children are at the heart of all we do here at St Joseph’s.
We believe that every child is unique, should be treated as an individual and have an exciting learning journey with us which both supports and challenges them spiritually, socially and academically.
The school’s committed, caring and professional staff and Governors are united in aiming for excellence and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential in a welcoming environment, in a school ‘full of love’ as part of the family of St Joseph’s.
We believe it is essential that there are strong partnerships between home and school. Children learn best when these links are in place and so we fully value input from parents. We look forward to building strong relationships with all our families and seeing our children develop and grow.
We recognise that starting school is a huge milestone for you and your child and we endeavour to ensure that this is an exciting and positive time for you and your family.
Please navigate around our website as it will give you a ‘flavour’ of St Joseph’s school life.
If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk.
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