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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 96 - 116 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wigan

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wigan | Primary & Secondary Schools

We are currently recruiting graduates to work as Teaching Assistants across a range of primary and secondary schools in Wigan and the surrounding areas.

These roles are ideal for anyone considering a career in education and looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the classroom before progressing into teacher training.

Role are available immediately or from September and offer a great way of securing paid work experience prior in preparation for a PGCE/teacher training course.

What’s on offer:

Competitive earning with daily rates starting at £95 pound per day
Full-time opportunities available (immediate and from September 2026)
Roles across both primary and secondary settings
Access to a structured Future Teachers Programme for those serious about teaching
Ongoing training provided, including safeguarding, SEN support and classroom management
Key responsibilities:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Delivering intervention sessions to support progress
Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management
Supporting revision sessions and exam preparation where required
Contributing to the wider school environment
Requirements:

A recent graduate (any subject considered)
An interest in working within education or pursuing teaching
A proactive and reliable approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with pupils
This is a strong opportunity to gain relevant school-based experience and build towards a career in teaching.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for further information.

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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