Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are proud to be partnering with a number of primary and secondary schools across Wigan, providing enthusiastic graduates with exciting Teaching Assistant opportunities.

Whether you’re considering a future in teaching, SEN support, or simply want to make a difference to young people’s lives, we have roles to match your aspirations.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities across a range of primary and secondary schools in Wigan.
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible day-to-day work available.
• Clear pathways to secure temp-to-perm placements for long-term career development.
• Access to fully accredited Level 2 & Level 3 Teaching Assistant training courses.
• Local schools with supportive teams to help you grow and succeed.
• Easy access to placements via public transport and road networks.
• Opportunities at schools with direct teacher training links.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Graduates from any discipline with a passion for education.
• Individuals with experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups (any setting considered)
• Confident, proactive, and adaptable people ready to step into different classrooms.
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Candidates willing to apply for (or already holding) a Child Workforce DBS registered to the Update Service.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Work with the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.
• Access our CPD Academy with a wide range of free and discounted training courses.
• Receive personalised support from a dedicated Wigan-based consultant.
• Gain essential classroom experience that can support teacher training applications.
• Be part of a national network of 80+ branches with a local, personal service.

If you’re a graduate keen to explore a rewarding path into education, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now by submitting your CV using the link below.

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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