Teaching Assistant/Support Assistant
The Byrchall High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade: G3 (pt 3-5) / G4 (pt 5-8)
What skills and experience we're looking for
INTRODUCTION
MAIN PURPOSE
To provide support for students in lessons and at breaks and lunchtimes. This post contributes to continuous improvement in young people’s learning experiences. You will set a positive personal example of a friendly and respectful conduct, and have a special regard for the development and needs of young people. Specifically as Teaching Assistant this will be achieved through excellent attendance, punctuality and acting as a good role model to students.
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and classroom.
To give support for SEN pupils providing particular help for those students with learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social or physical disabilities, as required.
Line Management
Reporting to – SENDCO/Assistant SENDCO/Senior HLTAs
Liaises with – Pupils, teachers, senior staff, visitors to the school
Liaising With
Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, teachers and support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents.
Salary Scale
G3/G4
Working Time
29.17 hours per week, Term Time
Core school hours desirable, but job share/part time hours will be considered.
DBS Disclosure Level
Enhanced
2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will work across the school to support pupils in meeting their full academic potential by proactively engaging with pupils.
General
- To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- To assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
- To establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
- To supervise students at break and lunchtime providing a safe, orderly environment for students.
- To provide specialist support to students with barriers to learning on a one-to-one basis, in a small group or in or out of the classroom.
- To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
- To undertake exam/test invigilation if required, including specialist support, ie. reading/scribing.
- To provide clerical/admin support, for example photocopying, collection of money.
- To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school as may be reasonably directed.
Support Assistant
- The supervision of students during lunchtime within the canteen and surrounding areas.
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY
- To undertake Health and Safety Training on areas within the designated work area
- To participate in first aid training and provide first aid support as and when required.
4. PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Work co-operatively with, and in support of all staff in school.
- Be proactive and organised taking responsibility for completion of own workload.
- Review and develop own professional practice, undertaking training as required.
- Develop good working relations with other colleagues and promote a positive impression of the support services in all circumstances, identifying areas for improvement.
- Positive demeanour.
5. SCHOOL ETHOS
- Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos and encouraging staff and students to follow this example.
- Support the school in meeting its legal requirements for worship.
- Promote actively the school’s corporate policies.
- Comply with the school’s health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
What the school offers its staff
WHY WORK AT BYRCHALL HIGH SCHOOL?
Working at Byrchall High School offers several compelling benefits and opportunities:
Modern Facilities
New Building: The school recently moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art building, providing a modern and well-equipped environment for both teaching and learning.
Supportive Community
Collaborative Environment: Byrchall High School fosters a supportive and collaborative atmosphere among staff, encouraging professional growth and teamwork.
Professional Development: The school is committed to the continuous professional development of its staff, offering various training and career advancement opportunities.
Student-Centred Approach
High Standards: The school emphasises high standards of attainment and behaviour, creating a positive and focused learning environment.
Diverse Curriculum: Alongside core subjects, the school offers a wide range of courses, including Music, Drama, Food, Business, Graphics, Art, Product Design, Spanish, French, and Engineering
Extracurricular Opportunities
Rich Extracurricular Program: Staff have the chance to engage with students beyond the classroom through various clubs, sports, and activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience
Community Engagement
Local Impact: Being part of the Wigan community, the school actively engages with local organisations and initiatives, providing staff with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community
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 The Byrchall High School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1075 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Byrchall High School website
- Email address
- delkin@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942 728221
Formerly the Ashton Grammar School, Byrchall High School is now an 11-16 co-educational Comprehensive School of 1000 students. The school takes its name from Robert Byrchall, the original founder of the school in 1588.
The school is governed by the Makerfield Academy Trust, which is a charitable company. The members of the Trust agree its visions and values. The Board of Directors set the strategic direction of the organisation, ensure the vision and values are upheld and ensure financial probity. The school has a Local Governing Body who oversees the leadership and management of the school.
The current Byrchall High School is a modern, forward looking establishment. We aim to be at the forefront of teaching and learning developments and are highly committed to CPD. Our emphasis on learning and achievement is allied to a strong moral and ethical dimension that reflects our founding principles.
The school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas by OFSTED in September 2022. They noted that the school has high expectations of what pupils should achieve, and it has a clear and ambitious strategy for school improvement. It said the pupils behave well around the site and that they have positive attitudes to their education.
Byrchall High School has a truly comprehensive intake, ranging from students who will go on to study at top universities to those who require additional support. All students are valued equally. Byrchall High School has a strong academic record. In 2022, 75% of students achieved grade 4-9 passes in both English and maths. Across all subjects Attainment 8 was 49.62. Both these figures are well above the Wigan and national averages.
Our students participate and achieve in a wide range of academic competitions including Debating and Public Speaking, the UK Maths Challenge, The Big Book Quiz, Engineering and Stem Challenges.
The school is situated on a very pleasant site on the outskirts of the small town of Ashton-in-Makerfield in the Wigan Local Authority. The school is opposite Haydock Park Race Course and very close to the junction of the A580 and the M6 motorway; it is, therefore, easily accessible from any number of directions and within easy reach of Manchester and Liverpool.
The school is having a substantial new build programme, which is scheduled to open in September 2024. This includes new sports facilities, drama studios, classrooms, dining facilities, Learning Resource Centre, Administration offices, SEN suite and specialist teaching rooms for Science, ICT, Product Design, Food, Art and Music
Arranging a visit to The Byrchall High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email delkin@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk.
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