Wigan
Term Time
£19,082 - £19,687
Temporary
Expires 24/10/2025
About the Role
Hindsford CE Primary School
Lodge Road
Atherton
M46 9BL
Salary: Grade 3, £19,082 - £19,687 per annum. £ £13.26 per hour
33 hours 15 minutes per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year
6 ½ hours Tuesday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm
7 hours 15 minutes on Monday - 8.30am to 4.15pm
Temporary until August 2026
Required for as soon as possible
JOB TITLE: Learning Support Assistant
JOB PURPOSE: To support the teaching and learning of an individual child, small group or whole class.
LINE MANAGEMENT: Reporting to the Headteacher
DISCLOSURE: Enhanced DBS
GENERAL DUTIES:
* To support the school vision, aims and motto.
* To follow and promote both the Christian and British Values.
* To follow the school code of conduct and adhere to all school policies.
* To have high standards and expectations of both behaviour and quality of work.
* To support the school's ethos regarding equal opportunities.
* To support with the preparation and delivery of lessons, small group sessions or 1:1 tuition.
* To communicate effectively with the class teacher and offer regular feedback.
* To contribute to pupil assessment, including B-Squared assessment if applicable.
* To ensure that pupils have the right resources to carry out their work.
* To address any non-negotiable errors in work and encourage the children to self-edit their work.
* To support the teacher by providing 1:1 / 1:2 or small group tuition when needed.
* To support pupils with the development of their own self-confidence and well-being.
* To ensure that the classroom is a tidy and safe environment to work in.
* To maintain good punctuality, including being ready for work at the correct start time, returning to class promptly after breaks and being on time for duties.
* To be professional and confidential when dealing with sensitive issues, especially regarding PHSE and safeguarding.
* To take part in the school performance management system.
* To undertake training as required.
* To work as part of a team and to have effective partnerships with all stakeholders.
* To engage in school self-evaluation and support school improvement.
* To report safeguarding of children on CPOMS.
* To check CPOMS everyday / other day for updates.
* To cover playground / lunchtime duties as timetabled.
* To carry out any duty as directed by Headteacher / SLT.
Hindsford CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application forms are returnable to the school
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel:
E-mail: Website:
Interview date: Monday 3rd November 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
* Job Description & Person Specification
* Application Form
* Childcare Disqualification Requirements
* DBS Policy Statement Schools
* Guidance for Safer Work Practices
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