Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Future Teacher Training Pathway
Wigan & surrounding areas
£89.38 - £100 per day
Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate with aspirations of becoming a teacher? Would you like to gain first-hand classroom experience in a busy and supportive school environment before applying for teacher training?

We are looking for motivated graduates to join our schools as Graduate Teaching Assistants, providing classroom support, building valuable skills, and preparing for a career in education.

What We Offer:

• School-Based Experience: Work in busy, diverse schools alongside experienced teachers and support staff.

• Future Teacher Training Support: A clear pathway into teacher training, with opportunities to build your portfolio.

• Thrive Training: Specialist training to help support pupil wellbeing and behaviour.

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Training (Optional): Available at a heavily discounted rate.

• Cover Supervisor Training: Provided in-house and online to broaden your classroom management skills.

• Ongoing CPD: Regular training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff with classroom learning and behaviour management.

• Work with individuals or small groups of students to raise attainment.

• Assist in lesson preparation and delivery.

• Gain experience leading classes through cover supervisor opportunities.

Ideal Candidate:

• A graduate (any subject) with a strong interest in pursuing a career in teaching.

• Confident, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with students.

• Willing to learn and take advantage of training opportunities provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your teaching career, gaining the essential experience schools look for when recruiting trainee teachers.

Apply today to take your first step into teaching!

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.
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