General Support Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Penketh)

A friendly and community-focused primary school in Penketh is looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learning across the school.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same – you may be supporting whole-class learning, working with small groups, or providing additional support to individual pupils.

• Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Assisting pupils with their learning across the curriculum
• Helping to prepare resources and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Supporting children of all abilities to stay engaged and motivated

• Have previous experience working in a primary school
• Be adaptable and comfortable to work across different year groups (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Have a positive, can-do attitude

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a supportive and welcoming school team. Please upload your most recent CV, and a member of our Wigan & Warrington team will be in touch.

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.

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