Sociology Graduate

Sociology Graduate

Teaching Assistant | Wigan | Via Teaching Personnel

Contract: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term, with temp-to-perm potential
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, or flexible days
Pay: £95 to £100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
Start date: ASAP

See society at work

Sociology is the study of how communities, families and institutions shape people’s lives. Few places show that better than a school. Teaching Personnel is looking for sociology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Wigan, supporting pupils from a wide range of backgrounds to feel included, valued and ready to learn.

If you’re thinking about teaching, social work, community work, policy or research, this is a practical way to build experience and find out where your skills fit best.

A day in the role

• Supporting pupils individually, in small groups and in whole-class lessons
• Helping children who face barriers to learning to feel included and make progress
• Supporting pupils with SEND, English as an additional language or additional needs
• Leading catch-up and intervention sessions in reading, writing and maths
• Building positive relationships with pupils and, where appropriate, their families
• Helping teachers understand what pupils need by sharing your observations
• Preparing materials and supporting a welcoming, well-organised classroom

Who we want to hear from

A sociology degree is preferred, though graduates of social policy, anthropology, education and similar subjects are very welcome.

Essential:

• A degree in sociology, or currently in your final year
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above
• Warmth, openness and respect for every child’s background
• Dependability and a willingness to learn
• Good listening and communication skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• The right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience in a school, community project, youth group or care setting
• Understanding of inclusion, disadvantage or pupil wellbeing
• First aid or Team Teach training

What’s in it for you

• Real experience that supports applications for teaching, social work and community roles
• A dedicated consultant who knows Wigan’s schools inside out
• Weekly pay with flexible working available
• A route into longer-term or permanent placements
• 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. All placements are subject to an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work checks, references and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.
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