Part Time Teaching Assistant

Newton Westpark Primary School

Tennyson Avenue

Leigh

WN7 5JY

Salary: Grade 3, £13,761 per annum. £13.69 per hour

22.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Temporary until 31 December 2027

Required as soon as possible

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work 8.30am to 1pm Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will:

• Have school Teaching Assistant experience

• Have NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience

• Be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing and be confident and caring

• Be a team player and be committed to the development of all the children in your care

• Have experience of supporting children with additional needs

In return we offer:

• a caring, welcoming school that values everyone

• a dedicated, supportive team of staff and governors

• an environment where all are encouraged to develop as learners

• a commitment to continuing Professional Development.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such this post is subject to enhanced Criminal Record disclosure processes. It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you would like further information or an informal chat with the Head Teacher, please contact school on [phone removed] or email the School Business Manager via [email removed]

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Interview date: Week commencing 7 December 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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