Job Opportunities
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Teaching Assistant Level 3 - SEN Sensory Support Specialist
Salary: Grade 5, £20,351 - £22,412 per annum.
Hours of work will be one of these shifts: by agreement
8.30 am – 3.30 pm (32.5 hrs\week)
8.00 am – 3.00 pm (32.5 hrs\week)
8.30 am – 2.50 pm (26.7 hours\week)
Monday – Friday, Term time plus one INSET Day
Term time, working 38 weeks per year
Permanent
We are a school that places the quality of learning at the heart of everything and we have an opportunity for a dynamic, caring and dedicated individual to join our SEND team in supporting our young people to realise their full potential. The successful candidate will be able to provide support to children with visual impairments to allow them to access all aspects of the curriculum and ensure positive outcomes. In particular you will prepare and adapt teaching materials and support and promote effective communication.
At the heart of the job, you will be a committed and caring person who as a teaching assistant will support students with visual impairments on a one to one basis or in a small group in or out of the classroom.
We are a very welcoming and supportive department where teamwork is at our core. You will be supported by the Specialist Sensory Education Team at Wigan LA as well as the school SENDCo.
The successful candidate will benefit from a strong induction programme which will be tailored to their professional needs and experience.
Term time working means you will only work when the school is open and you will work 1 day at the start of each new Academic Year, which is a training day (called INSET). Please contact us for an informal discussion and more information.
Above all we are looking for individuals who have a commitment and passion for raising the achievement of all students regardless of their ability. You will care about student wellbeing and have a sense of purpose; a vibrant and energetic individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of our students and wants to be a part of our team.
Are you:
- passionate about promoting a culture of educational excellence and improving the life chances of our students
- able to demonstrate the ability to support the learning of students in the classroom
- able to lead by example and act as a strong role model to students
- positive with a ‘can do’ attitude
- able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills
- an effective team player aligned to our missions and values
- an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school; we believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be.
This post offers you the opportunity to work in and with:
- A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- A school with a strong will and determination to be excellent.
- A school that has high expectations of all who work here.
- A school that places the quality of learning at the heart everything.
- Supportive and cooperative staff who are committed to their roles.
- An opportunity to develop extracurricular activities, if you so desire.
- Term time working.
- A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.
- An opportunity to develop extracurricular activities, if you so desire.
- Term time working.
- A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.
Closing date: Midnight 11th October 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We welcome applications from those seeking long-term permanent roles but would be open to discussion around a fixed-term year where the role may support future training for roles within education.
Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
For further information or the opportunity to talk to a member of the team to discuss this post, please contact the school business manager at recruitment@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk.
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This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
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Teaching Assistant Level 2
Salary: Grade 3, £17,706 – Actual (plus pro-rata SEN allowance worth £1,053)
19.17 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8.30 am – 2.50 pm (29.17 hours per week)
Term Time plus one INSET day (0.67 FTE)
*Term time working means you will only work when the school is open and you will work 1 day at the start of each new Academic Year, which is a training day (called INSET). Please contact us for an informal discussion and more information.
We are a school that places the quality of learning at the heart of everything we do. We have an opportunity for a dynamic, caring and dedicated individual to join our SEND team in supporting our young people to realise their full potential. You will be involved in supporting students in all areas of school life to ensure that they are able to fully access everything our school has to offer and achieve their personal best.
The successful candidate will have the skills to support students with barriers to learning, enabling them to make good academic progress. You will support students both in and out of the classroom. As well as providing academic support, you will give support around the school site to students who have physical disabilities. Where a candidate is interested in taking on responsibilities for the intimate care needs of some students, they are encouraged to indicate this within the application. The intimate care responsibility has a SEN allowance of £1,573 (actual £1,053) as an addition to the base salary. Please note that an interest in taking on intimate care responsibilities is not mandatory and candidates who do not wish to take on this responsibility are encouraged to apply as there is a limited need for TAs with this addition within the school.
At the heart of the job, you are a caring person who is passionate about inclusion and determined to help our students experience life in all its fullness, despite the challenges that they face.
We are a very welcoming and supportive department where teamwork is at our core.
The successful candidate will benefit from a strong induction programme which will be tailored to their professional needs and experience.
Positive relations and high expectations of our students and ourselves are key aspects to the culture of our school, and we are looking for people aligned to our values in all we do.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school. We believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be.
Our school is underpinned by its Christian values of Caring, Learning and Succeeding. These palpably define the culture of the school and are at the heart of everything we do and of everything we ask of ourselves, of our pupils and parents and of our wider community. Everyone is valued in our school, and we focus daily on creating a sense of belonging, of high aspiration and of personal excellence and achievement for every pupil, every member of staff and for every family we serve.
The future at Lowton is exciting! The conditions are perfect for us to continue our journey towards being exceptional in all we do. In applying for this role, you could be part of our exciting journey towards excellence.
Closing date: Midnight 28th September 2026
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We welcome applications from those seeking long-term permanent roles, but would be open to discussion around a fixed-term year where the role may support future training for roles within education.
Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
For further information or the opportunity to talk to a member of the team to discuss this post, please contact the school business manager at recruitment@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk
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Interview date: To be confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
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Parent Governor Vacancy
Make a Difference to the Future of Our School
Closing date: 4.00 pm, 13th October 2026
We are seeking two committed and enthusiastic parents or carers to join the Governing Body of Lowton Church of England High School as Parent Governors.
Parent Governors play an important role in helping to shape the future of the school. Working alongside school leaders and fellow governors, they contribute to the strategic direction of the school, helping to ensure the best possible education and opportunities for all pupils.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the school and the wider community, while helping to shape the education and wellbeing of future generations.
About the Role
Working collaboratively with other governors and senior leaders, you will contribute to:
- Setting the school's strategic direction and vision
- Holding the leadership team to account for educational performance
- Overseeing financial performance and ensuring the effective use of resources
- Supporting and challenging leaders to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
- Bringing a parent's perspective to strategic discussions while acting in the interests of the whole school community
Parent Governors bring valuable insight from their experience as parents and carers. However, it is important to understand that, once elected, a Parent Governor is not appointed to represent the views of individual parents or to pursue matters relating to their own child. Like all governors, you act in the interests of the school as a whole — in the Department for Education's phrase, “a representative parent, rather than a representative of parents” — using your insight to inform good strategic decision-making for the benefit of every pupil.
Who Can Apply?
To stand for election, you must be a parent, carer, or person with parental responsibility for a child attending Lowton Church of England High School.
You do not need any specific qualifications. What matters most is a commitment to supporting the school, an interest in education and the wellbeing of young people, and the willingness to dedicate some time to the role.
You must have a child registered at the school at the start of the 2026/2027 school year to be eligible to stand. If you are putting someone else forward for nomination, please make sure they consent for you to do so.
Eligibility to Stand
Most parents and carers are eligible to stand for election. There are some legal restrictions on who may serve as a governor. These restrictions do not affect your right to nominate or vote for a candidate.
A summary of the circumstances that may disqualify an individual from serving as a governor is available from the Clerk to the Governing Body upon request.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply, please complete the nomination form below and return it to: Mrs Ruth Harrison, Clerk to Governors at harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk by 13th October 2026.
Alternatively, you can click on:Parent Governor Nomination Form
A downloadable version of the form can be found here: Parent Governor Nomination Form Downloadable.
Where the number of nominations matches the number of vacancies, nominees will be appointed automatically.
If there are more nominations than vacancies, we will conduct a secret ballot. If that is necessary, voting papers and instructions will be sent to all parents and carers.
If you would like to talk to somebody about the role, please contact Mrs Ruth Harrison at harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk and we will arrange that for you.
We warmly welcome expressions of interest from all members of the community who share our vision and values. The deadline for submitting nominations is 13th October 2026.
Foundation Governor Vacancies
Foundation Governors – Manchester & Liverpool Diocese
We are seeking two committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our Governing Body as Foundation Governor for either the Manchester or Liverpool Dioceses.
As a Church of England school, our ethos is rooted in Christian values, and we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and high-achieving environment for all students. Foundation Governors play a vital role in preserving and developing this distinctive character while supporting the strategic leadership of the school.
About the Role
Foundation Governors are appointed to represent the Church’s interests and to ensure that the school’s vision and values reflect its Christian foundation. Working collaboratively with other governors and senior leaders, you will contribute to:
- Setting the school’s strategic direction and vision.
- Holding the leadership team to account for educational performance.
- Ensuring the school’s Christian ethos is upheld and developed.
- Overseeing financial performance and ensuring effective use of resources.
What We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Support the Christian ethos of the school.
- Are committed to improving educational outcomes for young people.
- Can think strategically and work as part of a team.
- Are willing to attend regular meetings and undertake relevant training.
Previous governance experience is not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Time Commitment
Governors typically attend full governing body meetings (usually 3 per year), serve on committees and attend committee meetings (usually 3 per year) and make school visits as part of the planned school visit programme.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the school and the wider community, helping to shape the education and wellbeing of future generations.
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a Foundation Governor, please contact the Clerk to Governors: Mrs Ruth Harrison at harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk for further information and an application form.
We warmly welcome expressions of interest from all members of the community who share our vision and values.
Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects Governors to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, eligibility and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.