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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Wigan
Date posted : 27/10/26
  1. Full Time
£95 - 100 per day

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Teaching Assistant (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: WN4 Area

Pay Rate: Up to £100 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Temporary-to-Permanent

Benefits: Full training provided, paid trial days, excellent career progression

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children's education and looking to kickstart or develop your career in a school environment? We are currently working with a vibrant and supportive school located in the WN4 area to find an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for individuals looking to secure a long-term position. You will work closely with classroom teachers to support student learning, engagement, and personal development.

Why Choose This Role?

  • Paid Trial Days: Experience the school environment and get paid for your initial trial days before making a long-term commitment.

  • Comprehensive Training Provided: No prior formal teaching assistant qualification? No problem! Full training and guidance will be provided to help you succeed.

  • Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: Start on a flexible temporary basis with a clear pathway to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to £100 per day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the class teacher with daily lesson delivery and classroom management.

  • Support students on a 1-to-1 basis or in small groups with reading, writing, and mathematics.

  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

  • Help monitor and record student progress.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Enthusiastic, patient, and approachable with a genuine passion for working with children.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Willingness to learn and engage with provided training programs.

  • Previous experience working with children or in a youth/education setting is a plus, but not essential.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a positive impact in a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you!

Would you like any adjustments made to this draft, or assistance in tailoring the requirements further?

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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