At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with complex behavioural, social and emotional needs in a primary setting.
- Company: Marus Bridge Primary School is located in Wigan, dedicated to nurturing children's learning.
- Benefits: Offers excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive team of professionals.
- Other info: Position is temporary until 31st August 2027, working 28 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team committed to enhancing children's educational experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience with special educational needs and high expectations for pupil achievement required.
The predicted salary is between 13.26 - 13.26 £ per hour.
Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Wigan, WN3 6SP
Salary: Grade 3, £16,153 per annum (£13.26 per hour), 28 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year.
Temporary until 31st August 2027, required for September 2026.
We wish to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about children's learning and committed to working with and learning alongside other professionals. They will have experience of dealing with pupils with complex behavioural, social and emotional needs in a mainstream or specialist primary setting. They will be nurturing, proactive in handling challenging behaviour and skilled in diffusing potentially difficult situations.
We seek candidates who can capture the imagination and interest of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge. The successful candidate would:
- Ideally have experience of dealing with students with special educational needs in some capacity.
- Have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour.
- Be flexible and open to new ideas.
- Be a team player.
- Fully support the ethos and aims of the school.
- Be of a nurturing nature.
In return, we offer the successful candidates excellent CPD opportunities, a team of welcoming and supportive fellow professionals, and children who love school and bring enthusiasm and excitement to every day.
For further details, contact Jessica Jackson at the school on 01942 248129, email jobs@marusbridge.co.uk or visit our website at www.marusbridge.co.uk.
Application forms, along with a supporting statement, should be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 26th June via email to jobs@marusbridge.co.uk. Interviews will take place on Friday 10th July. Closing Date: 12pm Friday 26th June. Shortlisting to take place on Wednesday 1st July.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.
SEND/General Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Wigan employer: Marus Bridge Primary School
Marus Bridge Primary School, located in Wigan, offers a nurturing environment with enthusiastic children. The school provides excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere, ensuring professional growth and collaboration.
Contact Details:
Marus Bridge Primary School Recruitment Team
