Wigan
Term Time
£14,709 - £15,176
Temporary
Expires 20/10/2025
About the Role
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Church Lane
Shevington
Wigan
WN6 8BD
Salary: Grade 3, £14,709 - £15,176 per annum. £ £13.26 per hour
26.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until November 2026 to cover Maternity
Required for November 2025
We are looking for a creative, energetic and enthusiastic Level 2 qualified EYFS Teaching Assistant who will fully embrace our Mission Statement of Growing Together in Faith, Love & Learning.
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is at the heart of the local community with beautiful grounds. It is a nurturing school which is filled with happy children who love coming to school. We make use of our strong parish links and provide experiences beyond the school day for our children.
The successful candidate will be working within our Section 27 Nursery on the school site and will be committed to supporting children to achieve the very best they can be through an engaging and inspiring curriculum. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and a strong team player.
We are looking someone who will:
* Be supporting the development and daily management of the Nursery providing a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment for children 3 4 years of age.
* Build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children.
* Promote high standards of behaviour and a good working ethos.
* Develop effective working relationships within the school.
* Contribute to the wellbeing of children according to our policy.
* Ensure every individual child's needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND needs.
* Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
The Governing Board of St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is keen to appoint someone who:
* Believes passionately in the role of a Catholic school and lives out the Gospel Values in their day-to-day life.
* Has a proven track record of raising the attainment of all children and making an impact.
* Has clear and demonstrable experience of developing their own and others pedagogy and practice.
* Has a passion for working with children and families and finds joy and energy in the everyday life of school.
* Is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.
We can offer you:
* A friendly and welcoming nurturing school environment with a real 'family feel'.
* Truly wonderful pupils who bring a sense of joy to all that they do.
* Support for continuing professional development.
* Supportive colleagues who are committed to raising standards.
* A supportive and highly skilled governing board who believe passionately in St. Bernadette's.
* A supportive Archdiocese and Local Authority who will work closely with the school to enable all members of our community to fulfil their potential.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Wigan Council.
If you believe you have the knowledge, experience and skills to make a real impact as a L2 Teaching Assistant, then we would love to hear from you.
We strongly encourage applicants to visit our school which can be arranged through the school office.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on or visit our website/social media.
To apply please use CES application form and return via email to
Interview date: Thursday 23rd October 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:
* Application Form
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* Childcare Disqualification Requirements
* DBS Policy Statement Schools
* Guidance for Safer Work Practices
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