Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant
An exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant position has become available within a range of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Wigan.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and socially, helping them to reach their full potential in the classroom. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and a passionate, patient approach to supporting learning. Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be highly beneficial.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a friendly school environment, with flexible work available to suit your schedule.
The Role:
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with their day-to-day learning and classroom activities.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, participation, and educational development.
• Supporting children with SEN and additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their individual goals.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
Benefits:
• Earn between £95 and £110 per day, depending on experience and school requirements.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of Ofsted-rated primary schools across Wigan.
• Flexible roles available to suit your availability, whether you're looking for daily supply, short-term, or long-term placements.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
• Potential opportunities for permanent positions within partner schools.
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To apply, please get in touch with your CV attached. A member of our team will be in contact with you within 2 working days to discuss your application.
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.
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