St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School
Thorburn Road
Pemberton
Wigan
WN5 9LW
Salary: Grade 6, £21,023 - £23,199 per annum
Hours of work Monday - Friday 8.45am until 3.45pm ½ hr lunch each day
32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until February 2026
Required for May 2025
The Governors of St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint one enthusiastic, creative, motivated and experienced Higher Lever Teaching Assistant.
The job will involve working with groups, individual children and whole class support as necessary. The successful applicant will be based with one group for the majority of the time but could work with other children as required. Flexibility is essential as our Higher Lever Teaching Assistant will move around to suit the needs of the children. Higher Lever Teaching Assistant’s at St Cuthbert’s also provide lunchtime cover on a daily basis.
You must enjoy working as part of a team and have a great sense of humour. You must be determined to help our children progress and have the initiative needed to personalise support. You will have excellent behaviour management and a nurturing approach. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference and work with a strong team.
Previous experience of a range of interventions is desirable. Please state on the application which interventions you are trained in or have delivered. Your literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard with a good understanding of the national curriculum in both subjects. Training and support will be provided as required.
All applicants must meet the person specification requirements.
An application form is attached to this advert and is returnable to the school by post or email at enquiries@admin.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 222721 E-mail: enquiries@admin.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk Website:
Interview date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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