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Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEN

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Leigh, WN7 2PW

This job expired on 2 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 February 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 - Until 31/08/2027
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,000 + per annum.
• Pay scale: G4

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Work closely with staff, parents, and outside agencies
• Be able to cater for the individual needs of the child and support other pupils
• To be involved with the reviewing process of Individual Learning Plans
• Are willing to put the needs of the children at the centre of all they do
• Have a good attitude and are keen to develop their existing skills and learn new ones
• Are willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and the parish
• Committed to maintaining the Catholic ethos of the school and support our Mission Statement and aims.
• A team player with the ability to develop strong relationships with parents, pupils, staff and outside agencies.

What the school offers its staff

• A strong Catholic ethos.
• A happy and nurturing working environment.
• Good relationships with children, staff, parents and the parish family.
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and Governing body.
• Delightful and enthusiastic children who are well behaved and keen to learn.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Supportive parents who enjoy an excellent working partnership with school.
• A school where everyone’s voice and opinion is valued – where everyone matters.

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.

A key part of this role will be supporting two pupils with hearing impairments who use British Sign Language (BSL) as part of their communication. The successful candidate will work closely with the pupils, their families, school staff and relevant professionals to support their communication, learning, inclusion and wellbeing within the classroom and wider school environment. Experience of BSL or working with children with hearing impairments would be desirable; however, training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WG - CES Support Staff Application Form.docx - 59.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Job BSL.docx - 23.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh website
• Email address: enquiries@admin.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01942606395
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-leigh

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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