Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wigan & Warrington
Opportunities to train as a Cover Supervisor & future Teacher
Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in education?
Passionate about supporting young people and gaining hands-on experience in the classroom?
We are working with a network of Ofsted-rated Good and Outstanding secondary schools across Wigan and Warrington, seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their teams this academic year.
What’s on offer:
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Full-time and part-time roles available
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Work in well-resourced and supportive school environments
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Immediate and September starts
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Excellent daily rates of pay
Development Opportunities:
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Cover Supervisor Training Provided – Step into classroom delivery with confidence
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Pathways into Teaching – Ideal experience if you're considering a PGCE or teacher training route in the future
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Gain classroom management skills, work 1:1 or with small groups, and build your education career from the ground up
Who we’re looking for:
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A graduate with a degree in any subject
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Passionate about making a difference in education
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Confident, reliable and adaptable to different school settings
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Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
Whether you're exploring teaching as a long-term career or looking to build experience in a school environment, this is a fantastic route to get started with full support and training along the way.
Apply now to find out more about opportunities in your area!
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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