Job Details
Westfield Community School
Montrose Avenue,
Pemberton
WN5 9XN
Salary: Grade 4, £18,790 - £19,701 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour
32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Required for September 2026
The candidates will be required to work 32.5 hours per week – term-time only.
We are looking to employ four experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to work within our thriving school. We can offer you:
We can offer you:
- working within a school that is built on an ethos of HOPE
- High Expectations
- Opportunities for all
- Progress
- Enjoyment
- working with committed and enthusiastic colleagues
- commitment to continued professional development
- opportunity to work within a fully inclusive school
- pupils who are well behaved and enthusiastic to learn
The suitable candidate must have:
- Experience of working at Level 3
- Secure knowledge of Primary education
- An NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
- Have proven experience of working with pupils with additional needs
The candidate must also be able to:
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and other professionals
- Promote inclusion of all pupils within the classroom
To apply please download the application form and supporting documentation and return completed applications to Lorraine Rayner, Business Director at: bman@admin.westfield.wigan.sch.uk
At Westfield Community School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school s child protection policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.
In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 776007 E-mail: bman@admin.westfield.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.westfield.wigan.sch.uk
The closing date is Monday 1st June 2026
Interviews will be held during week commencing 8th June 2026 – you will be contacted if you are selected for interview.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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