Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant - Wigan

Job description

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant – Wigan (September Start)

A welcoming primary school in Wigan is looking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils within Key Stage 1 from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid classroom experience who is confident working with children with SEND and can provide both academic and pastoral support.

The role will involve:

• Supporting teaching and learning across KS1
• Working closely with pupils with additional needs, adapting support where required
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and classroom organisation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has prior experience working in a school setting
• Has supported children with SEND (professionally or through strong relevant experience)
• Is patient, proactive and able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Can work effectively as part of a team

If you are interested and available for this full-time role, starting in September, then please apply with your updated CV below!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wigan

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £92.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English