Teaching Assistant Level 2
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School · Leigh · Wigan
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Salary: SCP 5 £16,423
Working Pattern: 27.5 Hours Per Week
Required From: ASAP
Contract: Fixed Term
Employer: Epworth Education Trust
Based at: Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Westleigh Methodist School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will:
Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
Need to have had recent experience of working within primary education.
Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support
Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
Be calm and supportive
Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
You must possess a L2 qualification or equivalent.
In return our Trust and its school offers you:
Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
The opportunity to make a difference
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development
As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.
If you have any queries or wish to know more information on the role, please contact school on recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk Visits to school are welcomed.
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk to arrange this.
Closing date: 4th September 2026 Noon
Short listing: 4th September 2026
Interview: 8th September 2026
The main base for the role will be Westleigh Methodist Primary School.
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Westleigh Methodist Primary School - Home
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 236
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,137
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
- Academy trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5NJ
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- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 17 July 2026
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
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