Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Pastoral
Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust), Wigan, WN2 4SQ17 days remaining to apply
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £8,849.00 - £8,989.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST Grade B NJC 4-5 Pay Award pending (15 hours 35 mins per week term time)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Pastoral job summary
We need you!
Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive—not just academically, but emotionally too? Do you bring kindness, patience and a big heart to everything you do?
If so, we’d LOVE to hear from you!
This is a new and exciting vacancy for our trust primary schools - We have part time vacancies available across all 4 schools!
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our pastoral team. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, you’ll be making a genuine difference to pupils who need that extra support.
You’ll work closely with pupils, staff and families to:
- Provide pastoral and emotional support
- Help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn
- Support behaviour and wellbeing across the school
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children
What We’re Looking For
Someone who:
- Has experience working with children (school or similar setting)
- Is compassionate, calm and approachable
- Can build positive relationships quickly
- Is a team player who wants to be part of something special
- Has a real passion for supporting children’s wellbeing
Why Join Us?
- A wellness day - an additional days leave to support your wellbeing
- A warm, welcoming and supportive team
- A role where you’ll truly make a difference
- Opportunities to develop and grow
- A school community that cares
- Access to a range of staff benefits including LGPS pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP),
- The chance to be part of a growing Trust with a clear vision and strong ethos
- See our benefits brochure for further details
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust)
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation that provides a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. Established in 2014, we have 4 Good primary schools, nursery settings with before and after school club provisions and the University Collegiate School, Bolton comprising of secondary and sixth form education.
About Our Schools
QUEST Academy Trust educates over 1700 children and young people across its five schools and nursery provisions within the Northwest. Each of our schools are recognised individually – each have their own legacy and history focused upon the educational needs of its children and community.
Schools within the Trust
St Peter’s CE Primary School, Hindley
Hindley Green Community Primary School
St John’s CE Primary School, Hindley Green
St John’s CE Primary School, Abram
University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton
Play Pals Childcare Limited
Having originally established in 2014, the Trust Board are now looking to expand the number of schools within the Trust. We are currently comprised of one medium sized secondary school in Bolton and four Primaries in Wigan. We also have four Nursery provisions associated with the Trust. The Trust comprises 1700 pupils and 270 staff.
Our vision is to create a strong Trust where the power of relationships, an unwavering commitment to our Christian values, and a focus on lifelong learning that will propel children to achieve well and go on to great things. Our mission, ‘Supporting Children from Early Years to Employment,' shows our steadfast dedication to preparing young minds for a lifelong quest of knowledge, character, and service.
We believe that at the heart of our community lies a commitment to our ‘WHY?’ – the 1700 children that we serve. As a Multi Academy Trust rooted in Christian values, we are guided by the values of respect, compassion, and kindness. These principles underpin everything we do, creating an atmosphere where children and staff flourish in a professional, responsible, and loyal way.
We believe that schools should have their own unique identity so they can serve their local community. We have a strong belief in the power of collaboration with other schools and Trust is key to strengthening the quality of education for the students we serve.
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