Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Choice Teachers; Wigan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (inclusive)

Pension contributions

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Choice Teachers is recruiting long-term teaching assistants to cover roles across Chorley, Leyland and Wigan in the new academic year starting September 2026. Roles may extend to Christmas or the full academic year, depending on demand.

Typical start times align with the school day (8.30am–3.15pm) with lunch and flexible long-term commitments. Ideal candidates will have TA qualifications (Level 1–3) or degree-level education, and a DBS or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience managing pupils and maintaining focus in class.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment and support learners.
• DBS disclosure or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in classrooms throughout term time.
• Assist with lesson delivery and supervising learners during activities.
• Help manage behaviour and keep learners on task.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptable

Learner support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 1-3)

Degree level (preferred)

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Are you looking for a role to fit in with school days and school holidays? Choice Teachers are assisting a number of secondary schools in the Chorley/Leyland/Wigan areas who are looking for long term teaching assistants for the new academic year starting September 2026. Many roles will be until at least Christmas, many will be potentially til the end of the academic year.

We anticipate having more teaching assistant requests at these schools in September when the schools re open. We are looking to recruit good quality TA's in order to meet the demand of requests we anticipate coming in. School days general start at 8.30 and finish around 3.15pm with between 30-60 min lunch. We are looking to recruit staff with either a Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 1-3), someone educated to degree level who wants experience in schools who may want to pursue a career in education, or people who have worked in other childcare sectors such as residential care.

To excel in this role, you should

• Be comfortable working the classroom, managing a classroom and ensuring learners stay on task.
• Able to create a positive learning environment has good and strong classroom management
• Able to provide support to learners
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be confident and enthusiastic with a passion for teaching
• Adaptable, flexible, be able to work at short notice and get to schools quickly
• Be able to manage large groups of students, some of whom may display challenging behaviour
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Have an excellent level of spoken english and understanding of english.

What Choice Teachers offer

• Choice of Weekly or Monthly pay to suit you
• Competitive pay rates - All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Day to day or Long term placements to suit your needs.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations) - we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

Requirements:

• Educated to A-level or Degree level is desired
• DBS Certificate on the update service or be able to obtain one
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK.
• Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential)

Our agency has evolved to become a successful, reliable and professional agency and is firmly established as the first-choice local agency for staff and schools alike.

Choice Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applicants from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment