Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor - Wigan Schools

Tradewind Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Graduates for Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor roles in secondary schools across Wigan. Ideal candidates should have a degree and a strong desire to gain classroom experience, preparing for further teaching qualifications. Competitive pay and personalized support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive graduate pay rates

Free access to CPD training courses

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Termly networking events

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate looking to begin a career in education.
• Willingness to apply for Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes when teachers are absent.
• Support pupils in small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver lessons.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 pupil support

Collaboration with teachers

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).