Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council
The Wings’ CE Trust
To be based at:
St Mark’s CE Primary School
Alexandra Street
Newtown
Wigan
WN5 9DS
Salary: Grade 3, £13,575 - £14,006 per annum. £12.45 - £12.85 per hour
25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary to cover Maternity Leave
Required as soon as possible
In this role you will also be working with children with special educational needs. We are seeking applications from exceptional individuals, with the highest aspirations and expectations for young people.
If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment.
Teaching Assistants are key positions within school, responsible for supporting the development of all pupils within their designated phase so that every child can leave school equipped for their next phase of education and to lead a happy and successful life.
Come and play a key role in our successful and transformational approach to learning at The Wings’ by providing modern, relevant and exciting opportunities to our amazing children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust, and applicants must feel comfortable in contributing to the ethos of a church school.
The successful candidate would:
* Be flexible and open to new ideas
* Be a team player
* Fully support the ethos and aims of the school
* Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
* Ensure the wellbeing of the children is always maintained
* Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment and with pupils with additional social and emotional needs.
The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:
* An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
* A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
* A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
* Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
* Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff Flu vaccinations
You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 748 618 E-mail: recruitment@thewings.org.uk Website:
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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