Job reference: 001606
Salary: £5,346 - £5,429
Closing date: 29/06/2025
Department: Education
Location: Rowan Tree Primary School
Division: Not specified
Hours Per Week: 10

Job Details

Rowan Tree Primary School

Green Hall Close

Atherton

M46 9HP


Salary: Grade 2, £5,346 - £5,429 per annum. £12.26 - £12.45 per hour


3 positions x 10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year (2hrs per day 11.30am to 1.30pm)


Required for 1st September 2025


The Governors are seeking to appoint  

  • 3 Lunchtime Teaching Assistant Level 1 from the 01/09/2025.

Applications are invited from candidates who have experience of working with children with severe and complex needs in specialist settings.   

The selection criteria will be through: 

  • Completed Application Form 
  • Letter of application 
  • Person specification 
  • Interview 

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is:

  • An excellent classroom practitioner and has experience of working with pupils with severe and complex needs. 
  • Able to contribute to whole school initiatives. 
  • Committed to working collaboratively with staff and parents. 
  • Able to work independently and use initiative.  

In return we can offer you: 

  • A warm and welcoming school environment.  
  • Friendly, enthusiastic children.  
  • A strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards.  
  • Excellent professional development opportunities. 

Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to sign themselves up to the DBS update service as an ongoing requirement of employment. 

  • Please note that references, for those candidates shortlisted, will be requested immediately.
  • Please ensure you have the correct email contact details for you referees and that they are aware that they may be contacted. 

You will also need to bring original copies of your qualifications and proof of ID such as Photo Driving Licence or in date Passport, preferably both


If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 883928 or email enquiries@admin.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk/


Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews will take place on: Friday 4th July 2025    


This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check


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