Teaching Assistant Level 4/ Grade 5
Woodfield Primary School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NTThis job expired on 16 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday 8.30 am - 3.30 pm Tuesday - Wednesday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Thursday - Friday 8.30 am - 3.30 pm 35.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- G5/L4 SCP 8-14
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Woodfield Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support/Teaching Assistant to work in our friendly, successful and welcoming school.
We are looking for someone who is willing to take a full and active role in the life of the school and be part of a hardworking and committed team. The post holder will work as a Learning Support Assistant across our school, covering the planned (and sometimes unplanned) absence of the class teachers. An interest in teaching computing, following an established scheme of work, is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will have the experience and/or the ability to manage the behaviour of children and deliver lessons in the absence of but under the direction of the teacher/Subject Leader. The role may also include delivering intervention support programmes as school need dictates. Up to 5 hours will be spent working in our very popular afterschool wraparound care club, Treetops.
This post may be suitable for someone who has recently qualified but not yet secured a first teaching post, and who is looking to broaden and deepen their experience by working in a friendly, team-oriented, efficient and effective working environment.
As part of the school team, you will:
- work with happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
- have a proven track record as an outstanding practitioner with consistently high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
- promote and develop a culture of aspiration and resilience.
- work within a caring, welcoming atmosphere.
- be part of an excellent team of outstanding staff and governors.
- enjoy being a part of a well-resourced, modern school.
- develop and enjoy a commitment to personal and professional development.
Hours of work:
Mon: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Tues - Wed: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Thurs - Fri: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm
Visits to the school are warmly invited and recommended, and can be arranged with Mrs Barnes, School Business Manager.
Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@woodfield.wigan.sch.uk or returned by post to Woodfield Primary School, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NT. Please mark them for the attention of Mrs Suzanne Barnes, School Business Manager.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full/enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
What the school offers its staff
Commitment to safeguarding
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Woodfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Woodfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@woodfield.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942 243675
Woodfield is a friendly and industrious school, where we place the highest priority on our children’s happiness, academic achievement and personal development. Our school motto of ‘Challenging, Caring, Celebrating Success’ encapsulates our approach, and our school values are underpinned by the principles of Growth Mindset. We encourage a ‘can-do’ attitude towards all activities and aim to develop in our children a self-belief, self-reliance and positive approach towards all that they encounter. We believe that mistakes are learning opportunities and do not shy away from challenging ourselves and others, in order to develop the skills that are needed to support our children of today to be the citizens of tomorrow. All of this is done within a friendly, supportive, open environment where children are encouraged to be the very best that they can be. We value our partnerships with families, recognising that parents are children’s first and primary educators, and absolutely key to children’s future success.
Arranging a visit to Woodfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodfield.wigan.sch.uk.
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