Teaching Assistant L2

Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN

25 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, 8.30am-4pm daily with 30minutes for lunch
Contract type: Fixed term - 31/8/27
Pay scale: G3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant

Location: Westleigh St Paul’s

Contract: Temporary Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: G3

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive primary school family. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant setting supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

You will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support both in and out of the classroom, helping pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Support the learning and development of pupils across the primary age range
Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support SEND needs
Assist the teacher in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice
Support pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing
Help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment
Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
Be patient, positive and supportive
Have good communication and teamwork skills
Be adaptable and able to meet the needs of different learners
Have experience working with children with SEND
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant)

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

A friendly and inclusive school family
Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils
A supportive and experienced staff team
Opportunities for professional development and training
A positive working environment with a focus on wellbeing

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.