Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Outstanding School | Wigan, WN5 | Via Teaching Personnel

Contract: [Temp-to-perm / Long-term], term-time
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £95 to £100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
Start date: ASAP

Start your education career in an outstanding school

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for our client, a secondary school in the WN5 area of Wigan rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It’s an excellent place to begin your career in education, with high expectations, strong teaching and a supportive staff team.

This role is ideal if you’re considering teacher training, such as a PGCE, School Direct or Teach First, and want classroom experience first. You’ll learn from experienced teachers, see what excellent practice looks like day to day, and build the confidence and references that strengthen a teacher training application.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils one-to-one, in small groups and across whole classes
• Delivering interventions in reading, writing and maths planned by the class teacher
• Using your subject knowledge to stretch and challenge pupils [e.g. in maths, English or science]
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs so they can fully access lessons
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and a love of learning
• Supporting pupils’ wellbeing and being a trusted, friendly face
• Helping to prepare resources and keep the classroom organised
• Taking on extra responsibility over time, such as leading small groups or short activities, depending on your experience

Who we’re looking for

We want graduates who are motivated, reliable and keen to make a difference. Your degree can be in any subject. If you’re a recent graduate, a career changer or considering teaching for the first time, we want to hear from you.

Essential:

• A degree (or a place on the final year of one)
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above
• Patience, empathy and a genuine enjoyment of working with children
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• The right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience with children, such as tutoring, coaching, youth work, childcare or volunteering
• A strong degree in a core subject such as maths, English or science
• Knowledge of SEND, phonics or early reading strategies
• First aid or Team Teach training

Why work with us?

• A placement in an outstanding school with a strong reputation in the community
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools and will support you throughout
• Weekly pay and the chance to move into a longer-term or permanent role
• A strong stepping stone into teacher training, cover supervision or SEND roles
• Free access to training, including [safeguarding, behaviour management, etc.]
• Refer-a-friend bonus

How to apply

Send your CV to anthony.bamford@teachingpersonnel.com or apply via [link].

Closing date: Ongoing, early applications encouraged

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