St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School
Church Lane
Shevington
Wigan
WN6 8BD
Salary: Grade 2, £17,241 - £17,511 per annum. £12.65 - £12.85 per hour
31.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until July 2026
Required as soon as possible
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to work as a 1:1 support assistant for a child with complex special needs in our early years provision.
The hours are: 8.45am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday with a 20 minute break each day.
We live out our mission statement of “Growing Together in Faith, Love and Learning” and this
permeates all areas of life at St Bernadette’s. We have high expectations in all we do and we strive
to provide the excellent teaching and learning, care and support that our children deserve.
Successful candidate’s role will include:
* Providing 1:1 support for a child in early year.
* Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
* Assist with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans.
* Displaying initiative, the ability to think on your feet and being proactive to the needs of the child and staff.
* Being comfortable working outdoors and embracing all weathers.
In return, we can offer you:
* A welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings.
* Truly wonderful pupils who bring a sense of joy to all that they do.
* Support for continuing professional development.
* Colleagues who are committed to raising standings and place children at the centre of their work.
* A highly skilled Governing Board who believe passionately in St Bernadette’s.
* Essentials for this role are:
* To have a basic level of literacy and numeracy.
* knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
Equally important is the candidate’s enthusiasm and passion for the role and their willingness to flourish in a setting where every day is different and every day is an adventure!
If you believe this role is for you, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact the school office on 01257 401125. Visits can also be arranged upon request and are strongly encouraged. Please download the application form and when completed send to Mrs Boe at bman@saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.uk
St Bernadette’s 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 also 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.
Governors reserve the right to shortlist at any time.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01257 401125 E-mail: bman@saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.uk Website:
Interview date: Thursday 26th February 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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