Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Post: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Contract type: Temporary (due to SEN funding): Term-time + 1 week (39 weeks)

Contract Period: Start date (ASAP) – 31 August 2027 (in the first instance)

Hours of Work: Part-time: 32:50 hours per week /Mon - Friday: 8.15am – 3.15pm / Lunch: 30 minutes

Salary: G3 26,427 (full-time salary) Actual (pro-rata) Salary £19,878 (approx.)

Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 9.00am

What is it like to attend this school? Pupils speak with pride about what they have learned. They leave school thoroughly prepared and highly motivated for their next steps in education, employment or training. Pupils achieve extremely well and hold high aspirations for themselves. Pupils attend school regularly and behaviour is exemplary across the school day. Ofsted 2026

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School wish to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated Learning Support Team. Applicants should be prepared to work with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviour and any experience in this field would be an advantage. The role will include supporting and facilitating learning for specific learners, providing one to one support (in classrooms) to ensure that statemented pupils benefit from full access to the curriculum. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the SENCo as part of a wider support team, however the ability to work autonomously when required is essential.

The successful candidate should be supportive of the ethos and values of the school and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students. We are looking for someone with a sense of humour, who understands the importance of developing a positive culture in our organisation and has high expectations of pupils. In essence, someone who really wants to make a difference

We are an innovative and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. On interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of our school and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming our school is.

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.

If you wish to apply for this position, please download the CES application forms. Alternatively, please contact Mrs P Lennon, Clerk to Governors via email PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk or by telephoning the school number on 01942 728651 x2223. Completed application forms must be returned to: Mr M J Dumican, Headteacher, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF or via email to: recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk. 

The employer is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment.