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Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram · Wigan · Wigan

Job description

🚨 Calling all classroom champions, behaviour whisperers, and glue-stick gurus! 🚨

Do you have the magical ability to turn chaos into calm?
Can you explain fractions without breaking into a sweat?
Are you fluent in both phonics and playground diplomacy?

Then WE NEED YOU! 🫵

🌟 Join Our Fantastic Team as an HLTA! 🌟

At St John’s C. of E. Primary, we don’t just teach—we inspire, laugh, learn, and occasionally search for missing PE kits together.

As our new Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Lead learning with confidence (cape optional 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️)
✅ Support amazing children to shine
✅ Work alongside a warm, welcoming team
✅ Make every school day exciting, engaging, and just a little bit magical

💡 You are:
✨ Enthusiastic and creative
✨ Calm under pressure (even during glitter incidents)
✨ Passionate about helping children thrive
✨ Ready to step up, stand out, and make a difference

What We OfferTea, teamwork, and the occasional biscuit boostWellness day - An additional days leave to dedicate to your own wellbeing

Local Government pension scheme

The chance to work within a growing, successful multi-academy Trust with a clear vision and strong values

Opportunities for professional development

A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued

See our benefits brochure for further information

💬 “Big hearts, bright minds, and plenty of smiles - that’s how we do things here.” 💬

Apply now

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About this school

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
278
Avg teacher salary
£47,640
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.1:1
Academy trust
QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Wigan, Wigan, WN2 5QE

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Salary
£24,543.00 - £26,646.31 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending, term time only, 36.25 hours per week
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 June 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026

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