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Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 29/09/20
£65 - 75 per day

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

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

If so, please see further details below;

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for flexible Teaching Assistants that are seeking to work within secondary schools this academic year within the Wigan LEA.

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

  • Teaching Assistant – Full-time, part-time, and flexible ad-hoc positions available
  • Gain invaluable experience in a number of Secondary schools and Academies within the Wigan LEA
  • Supporting pupils across Key Stage Three and GCSE, working in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
  • Previous experience within a Secondary school setting is preferred however not essential

As the leading supply teaching agency, Teaching Personnel commits to supporting your professional development and career progression during your time working with us.

Teaching Personnel will ensure that you are fully supported throughout each position and receive professional feedback and access to CPD courses to further develop you 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.

  • You will be assisting the teacher in class helping them manage behaviour of students
  • You will lead small intervention sessions with students that are behind in work.
  • Working alongside pupils on 1:1 basis
  • Receive 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, then please send an up to date CV to Zack or call the Manchester Secondary branch via the link below;

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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 see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice

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