Teaching Assistant

Job Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan

Start Date: September 2025

Pay Rate: £89.44 - £100 per day

Contract: Temporary, Full Time & Part Time positions available  (With a Golden Handshake offer of £150 upon securing a full-time role)

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join Primary Schools in Wigan that we work closely with. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Experience working with children or in a school setting is helpful but not essential!

Responsibilities:

• Provide additional help to students with varying learning needs
• Experience working with children or in a school setting is helpful but not essential!
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the classroom
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues to support the overall development of the class
• Assist with classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment
• Have a passion for the students’ wellbeing as well as commitment to safeguarding measures

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• With a Mission Statement of “Making a difference every day” we offer the opportunity to have a significant positive impact on students’ development and wellbeing.
• We provide access to ongoing training and opportunities to build on and enhance your skills.
• CPD Available including Level 2 and 3 Teaching Assistant Training.
• Guaranteed Work Schemes for those seeking flexible work.
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If you’re interested in this role, please apply using the link below or contact our Wigan & Warrington Branch on 01942355059.

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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