English Graduate Teaching Assistant

English Graduate – Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Wigan
Step into Teaching | Full-Time Roles Across Secondary Schools | Training & Support Provided

Are you a recent English graduate with a passion for education?
Do you want to inspire the next generation and take your first steps towards becoming a qualified teacher?

We’re working with secondary schools across Wigan who are looking for motivated English graduates to join their teams as Graduate Teaching Assistants. This is the perfect opportunity to gain paid, hands-on classroom experience while receiving expert training and guidance to help you progress into teaching.

What’s included:
✅ Full-time and flexible opportunities in Wigan secondary schools
✅ Comprehensive in-school support from experienced teachers and mentors
✅ Pathway to Teacher Training – gain experience before your PGCE or SCITT
✅ THRIVE training and Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification provided
✅ Access to hundreds of free CPD and behaviour management courses

You’ll be supporting:

• English lessons and literacy interventions

• Small group and one-to-one sessions to boost student progress

• Classroom management and lesson preparation

• Whole-school literacy initiatives

Ideal for graduates who:

• Hold a degree in English, English Literature, or a related subject

• Are passionate about education and want to build a teaching career

• Bring confidence, creativity, and strong communication skills

Location: Secondary schools across Wigan
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant (English)
Training: THRIVE & Level 2 TA qualification provided
Start: Immediately or after half term

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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