Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistants – Start Your Career in Education!
Wigan & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | Immediate Starts Available

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching? Want to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and driven Graduate Teaching Assistants to support Good and Outstanding schools across Wigan. These roles are perfect for graduates looking to build experience before applying for teacher training, or for those passionate about education and supporting young people.

What’s in it for you?
✅ Paid experience working in real classroom settings
✅ Opportunities in both mainstream and SEN schools
✅ Flexible placements to fit your availability
✅ Valuable insight into the education sector
✅ Ideal preparation for a PGCE or SCITT programme

We’re looking for graduates who:

• Have a degree in any subject (Education, Psychology, English, Maths, Science are especially welcome!)

• Are confident, motivated, and eager to learn

• Can support pupils academically and pastorally

• Want to make a positive impact in the lives of young people

If you're ready to kickstart your journey into teaching, apply now and gain the experience that sets you apart!

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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