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Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

📍 Somewhere full of laughter, learning, and the occasional glitter explosion…


🚨 Wanted: A Learning Superhero (Cape Optional!) 🚨

Do you have the patience of a saint, the energy of a toddler on juice, and the organisational skills of a headteacher in July? Then we need you!

We’re on the hunt for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team and help us work classroom magic every single day.

🎯 Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):

  • Boost young minds - cheerlead, encourage, and help pupils discover their “I can do this!” moments
  • 📚 Lead interventions - turning “I’m stuck” into “I’ve got it!” with targeted support
  • 👩‍🏫 Support the teacher - be their right-hand hero (or left, we’re flexible!)
  • 🎨 Get creative - adapt lessons, explain concepts, and maybe even bust out a song or two
  • 🧠 Spot brilliance - every child has it, and you’ll help them shine

You Might Be Perfect If You:

  • Hold a Level 3 TA qualification ✔️
  • Have a sense of humour sharper than a freshly sharpened HB pencil ✏️
  • Are calm in chaos (aka wet playtime energy management)
  • Believe stickers are a valid form of currency
  • Can switch from phonics to playground duty in 0.3 seconds

What’s In It For You?

  • A job where no two days are ever the same
  • A chance to make a real difference (yes, really)
  • Plenty of laughs, smiles, and “you helped me!” moments
  • Tea. So much tea. ☕
  • The occasional glitter incident (it’s basically a rite of passage)

In Our Classroom You'll Hear:

  • “Miss/Sir, I did it!”
  • “Can you help me?” (A lot. But in a good way.)
  • “This is my favourite lesson!”

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate, playful, and proud to support learning at every level, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and become part of something amazing - where learning is lively, teamwork is everything, and every day brings a new adventure.

Why Join Us?
  • A wellness day - an additional days leave to support your wellbeing
  • A warm, welcoming and supportive team
  • A role where you’ll truly make a difference
  • Opportunities to develop and grow
  • A school community that cares
  • Access to a range of staff benefits including LGPS pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP),
  • The chance to be part of a growing Trust with a clear vision and strong ethos
  • See our benefits brochure for further details

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

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Location

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Wigan, Wigan, WN2 5QE