Saint Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Manchester Road
Astley
M29 7DY
Dual role 12pm 6:15pm Monday to Friday. Between the hours of 12pm and 3pm, the candidate will be a Level Three TA at Grade 4. Between the hours of 3pm and 6pm, the candidate will be a Out of Hours Lead Practitioner at Grade five.
Total Hours - 31.25:
Level Three Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 4, £8,653 - £9,073 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour
15 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Out of Hours Lead Practitioner
Salary: Grade 5, £9,829 - £10,824 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour
16.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Reporting to: Headteacher
Responsible for: After School Club Assistants
Required for as soon as possible
The Governors of St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an efficient, enthusiastic and approachable Level 3 Teaching Assistant and After School Club Manager, who is reliable, self-motivated, and supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
The successful candidate must be an excellent Teaching Assistant with the ability to inspire and support high quality learning for all pupils. During the lunchtime period, the candidate will be responsible for providing one-to-one support to a child with SEND. After this, the candidate will provide classroom support across both KS1 and KS2 classrooms where required. At 3pm, the candidate will move across to our After School Club as the After School Club Manager where they will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running our new After School Club provision. The After School Club Manager will manage the day-to-day running of the extended provision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in their care. This will involve leading a team of staff, preparing engaging activities, providing food and supervising the children in attendance at the club.
Teaching Assistant Level 3
The successful candidate will be:
* A highly effective practitioner who is enthusiastic about children’s learning
* Positive and caring
* Able to communicate effectively
* A flexible, personable team player
* Have plenty of energy and enthusiasm
* Be flexible and willing to support as required
* Able to employ a range of skills to ensure our children are nurtured and thrive
* Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills
* Have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour
* Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or willing to train in this area
After School Club Manager
The successful candidate will:
* Build good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and Governors
* Lead a team of staff
* Ensure all pupils and staff follow relevant policies and procedures.
* Be willing to take on any training relevant to the role
* Secure the site at the end of the day
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a challenging role within a supportive environment.
We can offer you:
* A welcoming, supportive team of dedicated staff
* Highly motivated and well-behaved children
* A very happy, child centred environment
* Supportive Governors who are fully committed to our shared vision
* Clear commitment to continuing professional development
You are welcome to come along and meet us in school prior to application. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on 01942883912.
To apply for this post please download and complete the attached forms and return directly to the school via email on enquiries@admin.saintambrosebarlow.wigan.sch.uk
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 883912 E-mail: enquiries@admin.saintambrosebarlow.wigan.sch.uk Website:
Interview date:21/10/2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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