Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Wigan
- Full Time
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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Schools (Wigan) – September 2025 Start
Are you a graduate looking for paid school-based experience before pursuing a career in education? Whether you're an aspiring teacher, someone seeking to gain experience with Special Education Needs (SEN), or someone passionate about supporting young learners, this role is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable classroom experience.
The Role:
- Full-time positions in primary and secondary schools across Wigan.
- Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping with learning and development.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
- Provide additional support for students with special educational needs (SEN) or those needing extra academic guidance.
- Gain practical classroom experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, or other education-based careers.
What We’re Looking For:
- A degree in any subject – ideal for those considering a career in education.
- A positive and proactive approach to working with young people.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate students.
- Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Guaranteed work from September 2025 in a supportive school environment.
- Opportunities for further training and routes into teacher training.
- First-hand experience working with pupils of different abilities and backgrounds.
This is an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, preparing for a future in teaching, educational psychology, or school-based support roles.
For immediate consideration, please send an updated CV to Zack via the link below or contact the Wigan and Warrington Branch for further information.
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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