Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Pathway into Teaching
Wigan & Greater Manchester Secondary Schools | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | Term-Time Only

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education?
Do you want to make a difference in the classroom while building the skills and experience needed to become a qualified teacher or skilled teaching assistant?

This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in education with hands-on classroom experience, specialist training, and a clear pathway into teaching.

What We Offer:

✅ Graduate Teaching Assistant Roles
Support students across a variety of secondary schools in Wigan and Greater Manchester, working 1:1, in small groups, or within full classrooms alongside experienced teachers.

✅ Thrive Training – Essential SEN Toolkit
Gain invaluable training in emotional regulation, behaviour support, and developmental strategies—key for SEN roles and future classroom management.

✅ Cover Supervisor Training
Thinking about teaching? This training equips you with classroom control skills, lesson management techniques, and professional insight—ideal for those looking to step up into teaching roles in the future.

✅ Heavily Discounted Level 2 TA Training
Access nationally recognised qualifications at a fraction of the cost you'd find online—giving you the credentials and confidence to progress as a Teaching Assistant.

✅ Future Teachers Programme
We offer a school-centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) route, partnered with our network of schools—designed for high-potential graduates seeking QTS and full-time teaching careers.

Who This Is For:

• Graduates in any subject

• Aspiring teachers and SEN specialists

• Those looking for paid classroom experience before a PGCE or SCITT

• Graduates exploring a long-term role in education support

Requirements:

• Degree (any subject)

• Passion for education and supporting young people

• Availability during school hours (term-time)

• DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

If you are interested then please apply via the link provided or send across your updated CV and we will be in touch!

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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