Position Details
Rowan Tree Primary School
Green Hall Close
Atherton
M46 9HP
Salary: Grade 4, £19,243 – £20,177 per annum (£13.26 – £13.90 per hour)
Hours: 3 x 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year, 8.35am to 15.35pm
Post: 1 temporary post linked to maternity leave, required for September 2026
Please note that the school is scheduled to move to a brand-new school in early 2028 which will be situated on Health Lane, Leigh, WN7 4RL. Applicants must be able to travel to this new site after the move.
Position Summary
- 3 x Teaching Assistant Level 2 for Years 1-9-26.
Applications are invited from candidates who have experience of working with children with severe and complex needs in specialist settings.
Selection Criteria
- Completed Application Form
- Person Specification
- Interview
What we are looking for
- An excellent classroom practitioner with 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.
- Able to use email and word on technology such as iPads.
What we offer
- 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.
References and Checks
- References for shortlisted candidates will be requested immediately.
- Ensure referees have correct email contact details and are aware they may be contacted.
- Online checks of candidates will also be undertaken.
- Bring original copies of qualifications and proof of ID such as photo driving licence or an in-date passport, preferably both.
- If you are not a British citizen, bring proof of right to work in the UK.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 883928 E-mail: Enquiries@admin.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk
Interview date: Thursday 11th June 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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