Location
Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL (878 on roll)
Tel: 01695 625191
School website: www.uhhs.uk
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join Up Holland High School to complete a recognised Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification whilst also learning to work within a school environment and have a real impact on childrens lives. You will need to be a child centred practitioner with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be ambitious and be a strong team player and above all else, you will need to be Dedicated to Excellence in all that you do.
Contract type: Fixed Term for 18 months
Hours: 31.25 hours per week (6 hours 5 minutes per day + 50 minute after school meeting one day per week), Term Time only
Days: Monday to Friday in school from 8.40 am 3.25 pm with 30-minute lunch break
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 8am on 06/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
