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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 94 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wigan

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – September 2026 – Hindley, Wigan

Location: Hindley, Wigan
 Role: Teaching Assistant
 Contract: Full-time, long-term
 Start Date: September 2026
 Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

A welcoming primary school in Hindley, Wigan is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

The school has a strong community feel and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for pupils.

The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to support pupils with their learning, helping children to engage with the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence.

The role may involve supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, working with small groups and providing classroom support across the primary age range.

The ideal candidate will:

Have previous experience working with children
Be confident supporting pupils individually and in small groups
Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach
Build positive relationships with children
Have strong communication skills
Be committed to helping pupils achieve their potential
The school is easily accessible from Hindley, Wigan, Ince, Platt Bridge, Leigh and Atherton, with good road links via the A577 and A58. The location is also accessible by public transport, with Hindley railway station providing connections towards Wigan and Manchester.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants, Level 2 or Level 3 qualified candidates, graduates and individuals with relevant experience working with children or young people.

Whether you're looking for a permanent position, a long-term role or flexible supply work, we can support you in finding opportunities that suit your experience and availability across Wigan, Hindley, Leigh, Ince, Ashton, Atherton and surrounding areas.

If you are looking for a new education opportunity for September 2026, please apply today or contact the Teaching Personnel Wigan & Warrington Branch to discuss the role.

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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