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.

The role will involve:

• 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

The ideal candidate will:

• 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!

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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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