Graduate Teaching Assistant - Wigan
Up to £100 per day (Cover Supervisor opportunities available)

Teaching Personnel are working with several schools in Wigan who are looking to support graduates wanting to take their first step into education.

This is an ideal pathway for anyone considering a future career in teaching. Our partnered schools in Wigan have a strong track record of developing graduates through classroom experience, training opportunities and long-term routes into teaching roles. Many who've started in similar positions have gone on to secure permanent posts or teacher training places.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll be working across different departments supporting lessons, working with students in small groups and helping to raise attainment. There is also the opportunity to step up as a Cover Supervisor, paid at £100 per day, giving you direct experience leading the classroom.

What's on offer:

A clear pathway into teaching

Opportunity to work as a Cover Supervisor (£100 per day)

Long-term roles across a range of Wigan secondary schools

Level 2 training available

Support from experienced school leaders and Teaching Personnel consultants

This role is well suited to graduates in any subject who are motivated, confident working with young people and keen to build school-based experience.

If you're looking to begin your journey into teaching, please get in touch to discuss opportunities in Wigan.

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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