Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Wigan and Bolton | Via Teaching Personnel

Contract: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term, with temp-to-perm opportunities
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

Make a difference where it counts

Do you want a job where no two days are the same and you can see the impact you have? Teaching Personnel is looking for Teaching Assistants to work in primary and secondary schools across Wigan and Bolton. Whether you’re new to education or already have experience, we’ll match you with a school where you can thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Working with pupils one-to-one, in small groups and across whole classes
• Helping children build confidence in reading, writing and maths
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs so they can fully access lessons
• Delivering interventions planned by the class teacher
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and a love of learning
• Supporting pupils’ wellbeing and being a trusted, friendly face
• Helping to prepare resources and keep the classroom organised

Who we’re looking for

No two schools are the same, and neither are our candidates. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a parent returning to work, or looking for a career change, we want to hear from you.

Essential:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above
• Patience, empathy and a genuine enjoyment of working with children
• Reliability and a positive, flexible approach
• Good communication skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• The right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience with children, such as school volunteering, childcare, coaching or youth work
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Knowledge of SEND, phonics or early reading strategies
• First aid or Team Teach training

Why work with us?

• A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools and will find the right fit for you
• Weekly pay and flexible work that can fit around your life
• Regular opportunities to move into longer-term or permanent roles
• Free access to training, including [safeguarding, behaviour management, etc.]
• A great stepping stone into teaching, cover supervision or SEND roles
• Refer-a-friend bonus

How to apply

Send your CV to anthony.bamford@teachingpersonnel.com or apply via this link.

Closing date: Ongoing, early applications encouraged

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.
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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