Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Pastoral

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3HY

12 days remaining to apply

Closing date
26 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 July 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

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.