Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor - Wigan schools

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Graduates for roles as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Wigan. The positions offer valuable classroom experience, competitive pay rates, and access to professional development courses. Candidates should have a relevant degree and the right to work in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching.

Benefits

Competitive graduate pay rates

Free access to CPD training courses

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Networking and social events

Personalised support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate with a degree in a relevant field.
• Willingness to obtain a DBS Certificate (cost refunded after 20 days).
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes in the absence of the subject teacher.
• Support pupils in small groups or one-on-one.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging lessons.

Skills

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Classroom experience

Education

Degree (2:2 or above preferred)

Job description

Overview

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).