Teaching Assistant

Teach; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Flexible supply opportunities

Wide range of schools

Opportunities across Wigan area

Career development support

Dedicated recruitment team

Job summary

Teach is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Wigan and surrounding areas. You will support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, help with classroom routines, and adapt to different school environments to meet diverse needs.

Experience with SEND is welcomed but not essential. The role offers flexible opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings, with safeguarding checks required.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable and professional.
• Adaptable and confident across different school environments.
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Experience with SEND is welcomed, including autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Provide classroom and learning support.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and routines.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs and learning styles.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Approachable

Reliable

Adaptable

Confident

Passionate

Team player

Relationship building

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistants Wigan

Teach is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Wigan and the surrounding areas.

If you re passionate about supporting children and young people and want the flexibility to choose when and where you work, we d love to hear from you.

We work with a wide range of schools, offering opportunities across mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

What will you be doing?

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your role will vary depending on the school and the needs of the pupils. You may:

• Support pupils on a1:1 basis or in small groups

• Provide classroom and learning support

• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom routines

• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement

• Support pupils with additional learning needs

• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills

• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles

SEND experience is welcomed

We are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with SEND, including:

• Autism / ASC

• ADHD

• Communication and interaction needs

• Complex learning needs

• Social, emotional and mental health needs

• Challenging behaviour

However, SEND experience isn't essential for every role. We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are looking to develop their career within education.

Experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare or other roles involving children and young people may be highly relevant.

What we're looking for

We re looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Caring, patient and approachable

• Reliable and professional

• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments

• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider school team

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why work with Teach?

We can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay

• Flexible supply opportunities

• Access to a wide range of mainstream and SEND schools

• Opportunities across Wigan and surrounding areas

• The chance to gain experience across different school settings

• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team

• Opportunities to develop your career within education

Whether you re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work or you're looking to take the next step into education, Teach can help you find the right opportunity.

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance.