Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wigan Schools Location: Wigan Start Date: ASAP Pay: Up to £100 per day. Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart a career in education? We are working with a group of schools in Wigan who are seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team. This role is the perfect stepping stone for those considering a future in teaching. The Role: Supporting pupils in lessons, either 1:1 or in small groups Assisting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery Cover Supervisor opportunities – leading classes in the absence of the teacher Gaining hands-on experience across a variety of subjects and year groups What’s on Offer: Full training and ongoing support provided Ideal experience for those considering teacher training in the future Opportunities to progress into Cover Supervisor or Teacher Training routes Supportive school environment with excellent staff development The Ideal Candidate: A recent graduate (any subject considered) Strong communication and interpersonal skills A positive, proactive attitude and genuine interest in education Previous experience with young people is desirable but not essential If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your classroom experience and take the first step towards a career in teaching, this is the perfect opportunity. Apply today to become a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wigan and start your journey into teaching! 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