Teaching Assistant L2
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 November 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: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/8/27
Pay scale
- G3
What skills and experience we're looking for
School Name: Westleigh St Paul’s Primary School
Address: School Street, Leigh
Postcode: WN7 5JN
Tel: 01942 672611
E-mail: enquiries@admin.westleighsaintpauls.wigan.sch.uk
Website: www.westleighstpauls.co.uk
Required for: January
Teaching Assistant
Location: Westleigh St Paul’s
Contract: Temporary Start Date: January 2027 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
Safeguarding Statement
Westleigh St Paul’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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 Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- e.hazeldine@westleighsaintpauls.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942 672611
Arranging a visit to Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.hazeldine@westleighsaintpauls.wigan.sch.uk.
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