Westleigh St Paul’s CE Primary School
School Street
Leigh
WN7 5JN
Salary: Grade 3, £19,613 - £20,235 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
35 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Monday to Friday 8.30am 4:00pm with 30 minutes lunch
Temporary until August 2027 due to SEN Funding for a pupil in KS2 and will terminate earlier should the funding be withdrawn, or the child leaves the school.
Required as soon as possible
Our Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and highly skilled Teaching Assistant, who has experience of working with children with additional needs. This role will involve supporting children with SEND inside and outside the classrooms, a strong understanding of SEMH and ability to remain calm and supportive is essential.
If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, then we welcome your application.
You will:
* Uphold the strong Christian ethos of the school.
* Be passionate about helping children learn.
* Have experience and are able to support children with SEN including ASD and SEMH.
* Be an excellent communicator.
* Have good personal numeracy and literacy skills and has an awareness of the school curriculum.
The children are looking for someone who:
* Will help us achieve our very best.
* Is a patient, nurturing and respectful.
* Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly in the classroom.
In return we can offer:
* The opportunity to work in an environment recognised for its family ethos.
* Well behaved, polite and hard-working children with engaged and supportive families.
* Staff who are caring, innovative and willing to go the extra mile.
* Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.
An application form is attached to this advert and is returnable to the school.
Please note we DO NOT accept CV applications.
If you require any further information or wish to discuss the role further, please contact, on 01942 672611, or email enquiries@admin.westleighsaintpauls.wigan.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and Child Barred List and satisfactory references.
Shortlisting date: Friday 17th October 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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