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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Pastoral

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley · Wigan · Wigan

Job description


We need you!
Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive—not just academically, but emotionally too? Do you bring kindness, patience and a big heart to everything you do?

If so, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

This is a new and exciting vacancy for our trust primary schools - We have part time vacancies available across all 4 schools!

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our pastoral team. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, you’ll be making a genuine difference to pupils who need that extra support.

You’ll work closely with pupils, staff and families to:

  • Provide pastoral and emotional support
  • Help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn
  • Support behaviour and wellbeing across the school
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with children

What We’re Looking For

Someone who:

  • Has experience working with children (school or similar setting)
  • Is compassionate, calm and approachable
  • Can build positive relationships quickly
  • Is a team player who wants to be part of something special
  • Has a real passion for supporting children’s wellbeing

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

Apply now

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About this school

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
279
Avg teacher salary
£52,849
Pupil:teacher ratio
31:1
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 3HY

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Salary
£8,849.00 - £8,989.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST Grade B NJC 4-5 Pay Award pending (15 hours 35 mins per week term time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
14 July 2026
Closing date
26 July 2026

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