Teaching Assistant Opportunites – Secondary Schools in Wigan.
Location: Wigan
Start Date: ASAP/January 2026
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a variety of OFSTED Good/Outstanding schools in Wigan who are looking for Teaching Assistants to start ASAP/January.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with the class teacher to support high-quality learning and create a positive, engaging classroom environment. You’ll play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential through tailored academic and emotional support.
Your Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils
• Assist in planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Support children with diverse learning needs, including SEND and EAL
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to effective classroom management
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience working with children
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and genuine passion for education
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting learning
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
• Variety of Roles – Access a range of positions across local schools
• Professional Development – Ongoing training through our CPD Academy
• Competitive Weekly Pay – Reflective of your experience and availability
• ️ Easy Admin – Manage your work and bookings through the myTP online portal
• ️ Safeguarding Commitment – A safe, supportive, and professional environment
• Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate your success through our Excellence in Education Awards
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in a welcoming school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your most recent CV and contact details. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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.
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