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Level 3 Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Wigan
Date posted : 25/06/26
  1. Full Time
£100 - 130 per day

Job description

Flexible Supply | Long-Term Placements | Temp-to-Perm | Permanent Roles

Join the UK's Market-Leading Education Recruitment Agency

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support our partner primary and secondary schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for flexible work around your lifestyle, a long-term placement, or a permanent role within a school, we have opportunities to suit every stage of your career.

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we work closely with schools across Wigan, giving our candidates exclusive access to a wide range of vacancies that are often unavailable elsewhere.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

  • Flexible working to fit around your commitments
  • Opportunities in both Primary and Secondary schools
  • Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements available
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities allowing you to trial a school before committing permanently
  • Permanent vacancies available from the outset
  • Competitive rates of pay paid weekly
  • Dedicated local consultant support
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Work in a variety of school settings to build your experience and confidence

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
  • Delivering targeted intervention sessions
  • Providing 1:1 support for pupils who require additional assistance
  • Supporting pupils with SEND needs
  • Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
  • Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
  • Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience working within a school environment
  • A positive, proactive and adaptable approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Looking for a Permanent Role?

Many of our schools use temporary placements as a pathway to permanent employment. This allows you to experience the school environment, build relationships with staff and pupils, and demonstrate your skills before accepting a permanent position.

We also recruit directly for permanent vacancies across Wigan, meaning we can support you whether you're looking for flexibility, career progression, or your next long-term role.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant ready for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel and gain access to the widest range of education opportunities across Wigan's primary and secondary schools.

 

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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