Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council
Marus Bridge Primary School
Kelvin Grove, Wigan
WN3 6SP
Salary: Grade 3, £18.176, £13.69 per hour
30.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until 31st August 2027
Required for October 2026
We wish to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team. Are you the person we are looking for?
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.
Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
Closing Date: 12pm Monday 21st September 2026
Shortlisting to take place on Wednesday 23rd September
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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Contact Details:
Marus Bridge Primary School Recruitment Team
