Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time position within a Wigan based primary school?

Or, are you someone who wishes to gain invaluable, paid experience where you are able to support the learning of pupils within a primary classroom?

If so, please see further details below:

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting flexible Teaching Assistants who are seeking to work within primary schools in the Wigan LEA this academic year.

With an increase in demand for support staff leading into the back end of the academic year, Teaching Personnel wishes to hear from Graduates, aspiring teachers, and experienced Teaching Assistants who wish to work on a flexible, full-time, or part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching Assistant – Full-time, part-time, and flexible ad-hoc positions available
• Gain invaluable experience in a variety of primary schools within the Wigan LEA
• Supporting pupils across Key Stage One and Key Stage Two, working in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Previous experience within a primary school setting is preferred, but not essential
• Benefits: As the leading supply teaching agency, Teaching Personnel is committed to supporting your professional development and career progression during your time working with us. We ensure that you are fully supported throughout each position and receive professional feedback and access to CPD courses to further develop your career as a Teaching Assistant or as an ‘Outstanding’ teacher of the future.
• Teaching Personnel will be able to offer regular Teaching Assistant work on a full-time, flexible, and part-time basis covering staff absences or assisting with short-term intervention needs.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting the teacher in class, helping them manage the behavior of students
• Leading small intervention sessions with students that require additional support
• Working alongside pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Receiving complete support from senior members of staff and heads of department
• Opportunity to cover lessons, delivering pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher

If you wish to be considered or to register your interest, please send an up-to-date CV to Zack or call the Manchester West branch via the link below:

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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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.
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