Student Reception Support Assistant

Please note the employer for this position is The Mosaic Multi Academy Trust, not Wigan Council

Standish Community High School

Kenyon Road

Standish

Wigan

WN6 0NX

Required for as soon as possible

Standish Community High School is advertising for a permanent Student Reception Support Assistant to commence employment as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and highly organised person to work alongside the Student Reception Manager and to contribute to the outstanding support, care and guidance that the school offers its pupils. Applications are sought from people with energy, commitment and a determination to succeed. The successful candidate will develop, manage and evaluate systems that support students’ pastoral and medical needs in school.

We offer competitive salaries for teaching staff in line with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. Grade 4: £15,864 – £16,634 per annum (£13.26 – £13.90 per hour). The school works 37 hours per week during term time plus one week, for 39 weeks per year.

The Trust offers access to a substantial contributory pension scheme in line with the Teacher Pensions scheme.

We are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff. We offer occupational health services, Schools Advisory Service (SAS) wellbeing services, an employee assistance programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care, discounted local gym memberships and are part of the cycle‑to‑work scheme.

The Trust offers additional inset days to give staff non‑contact time for additional training, CPD, preparations, department time and leadership time.

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school.

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.

We encourage applicants to apply through TES. Applicants can also apply through Teacher Vacancies and My New Term  or by filling in the school’s application form found on the School Website. Completed application forms can be forwarded by email to: re CV applications will not be considered.

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the closing date will be Monday 9th February 2026 at 9.00 a.m. Interviews are scheduled to take place Friday 13th February 2026.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01257 422265 or email recruitm Website

Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

Interview date: Friday 13th February 2026.

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

• ↗ Application Form
• ↗ Candidate Pack
• ↗ Safeguarding Child Protection and Early Help Policy

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