Qualified Teaching Assistant. Job in Wigan Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a Qualified Teaching Assistant for secondary schools in Wigan starting September 2025. This role involves collaborating with teachers, supporting pupils with diverse needs, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized TA qualification, experience in secondary education, and a commitment to student success.

Benefits

Referral bonus for successful recommendations

Qualifications

• Recognised TA qualification is essential.
• Experience working in secondary schools preferred.
• Must be proactive, flexible, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour.
• Provide targeted interventions for pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Building rapport

Education

TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools
Location: Wigan
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: 90 to 110 per day (dependant on experience)

Job Details:
We are looking to appoint a Qualified Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across a range of secondary schools this September. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified TA who is passionate about making a positive difference in the classroom.

The Qualified Teaching Assistant role will involve working closely with classroom teachers, supporting pupils with a variety of needs, and helping to maintain a positive learning environment. Positions will vary from general in-class support to working 1:1 or in small intervention groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour

• Provide targeted interventions for pupils with additional needs

• Help prepare classroom materials and resources

• Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a recognised TA qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3)

• Has experience supporting students in a secondary school setting

• Is proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to different environments

• Is confident in building rapport with both students and staff

• Has a valid enhanced DBS or is willing to apply for one

How to Apply:
If this Qualified Teaching Assistant role is of interest to you - please apply directly or email (url removed) with any questions.

REFERRALS! If you know someone who would be interested in this role, Empowering Learning offer a very successful referral scheme worth 150. Apply or get in touch to find out more!