Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor - Wigan schools

Tradewind Recruitment; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment firm is seeking recent Graduates for the role of Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor in Wigan. This position offers flexible, paid classroom experience in secondary schools, perfect for those pursuing teacher training. Responsibilities include overseeing classes, supporting students, and collaborating with teachers. Applicants need a degree (2:2 or above preferred) and an enhanced DBS check. Competitive pay and CPD training courses are provided.

Benefits

Competitive graduate pay rates

Free access to over 2,500 CPD training courses

Great refer-a-friend bonuses

Termly networking & social events

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject required, preferably 2:2 or above.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes when the subject teacher is absent.
• Support pupils in 1:1 or small group sessions.
• Report back to Cover Manager at the end of the day.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support for SEND students

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Degree (2:2 or above preferred)

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Wigan

Are you a recent Graduate looking to begin your career in education? Do you want flexible, paid classroom experience in secondary schools across Wigan to prepare for teacher training or a PGCE? Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors in local secondary schools.

Graduate Roles Available

Graduate Cover Supervisor

• Oversee classes when the subject teacher is absent.
• Deliver set work and maintain pupil focus.
• Build strong behaviour management strategies.
• Report back to the Cover Manager at the end of the day.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small group interventions.
• Work with students with SEND or those needing additional support.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Gain valuable secondary school teaching experience.

These roles are perfect for Graduates considering a career in teaching and planning a PGCE or teacher training programme.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive graduate pay rates
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD training courses
• Great refer-a-friend bonuses
• Termly networking & social events
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements

• Degree (2:2 or above preferred)

• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply - cost refunded after 20 days worked)

• Overseas Police Check (if applicable) & professional references

• CV covering the last 10 years with explained gaps

• Right to work in the UK

Location

Secondary schools across Wigan and surrounding areas.

Apply today!

If you're a Graduate seeking secondary school classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor in Wigan, click 'Apply Now'.
For more information, contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).