Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wigan

Location: Wigan (WN5) | Pay: £95 to £100 per day | Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, school hours | Start: As soon as possible

Your first step into education starts here

Thinking about teaching, but want to see life in a real classroom before you commit? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a well-regarded secondary school in Wigan. It’s a close-knit, values-led school where staff know their students well and new colleagues are made to feel part of the team quickly.

You’ll spend your days alongside experienced teachers, helping young people get the most out of their lessons, and picking up the skills that will set you apart if you go on to teacher training.

A typical week might include

• Supporting students in class who need a little extra help to keep up and stay engaged
• Running short catch-up sessions in English, maths or other subjects with small groups
• Working one-to-one with students who have additional needs
• Helping to create a calm, focused learning environment
• Giving encouragement and feedback that builds students’ confidence
• Assisting teachers with resources, marking support and classroom tasks
• Getting involved in school life, from trips to enrichment and pastoral activities

About you

You’ll have, or be about to complete, a degree in any subject. A background in English, maths, science, humanities or languages is useful, but we’re just as keen to hear from graduates with strong people skills and a real interest in young people.

You’ll need

• A degree, or a degree on the way
• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above
• A friendly, resilient and dependable approach
• Clear communication and a willingness to learn
• A commitment to safeguarding children and young people
• The right to work in the UK

It would be great if you had

• Experience in a school or with young people, such as tutoring, mentoring, coaching or youth work
• Interest in a future career in teaching, cover supervision or educational support

What we offer

• Your own consultant who knows the school and the area, and who will guide you through the process
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Great experience for PGCE, School Direct or other teacher training applications
• Opportunities to move on to longer-term or permanent roles
• Free access to training to help you grow your skills
• A bonus if you refer a friend who joins us

Ready to apply?

Apply with your CV through the link on this advert. We’re keen to fill the role quickly, so get in touch soon.

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all candidates to share that commitment. Every placement is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and identity and right-to-work checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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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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