Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in WN6 seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a full-time, term-time position. This role is perfect for those looking to gain experience in education and support students across various subjects while contributing to a positive classroom environment. The school is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and offers strong staff development.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Supportive and nurturing ethos

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational or youth setting.
• Strong communicator with a genuine interest in helping learners succeed.
• Team player eager to learn and grow in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students across a range of subjects, primarily at KS3 and KS4.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with additional needs.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

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Teaching Assistant | Ofsted ‘Good’ Secondary School | WN6 | Full-Time Role

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their learning and development?

A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in WN6 is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, term-time position – ideal for someone looking to gain school-based experience or develop their career in education.

The Role:

Support students across a range of subjects, primarily at KS3 and KS4

Work alongside teachers to help deliver engaging lessons and targeted interventions

Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with additional needs

Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate:

Has experience working with young people in an educational or youth setting

Is patient, adaptable, and confident in building rapport with students

Is a strong communicator with a genuine interest in helping learners succeed

A team player who’s eager to learn and grow in a school environment

Why This School?

Rated Good by Ofsted with a supportive and nurturing ethos

Strong leadership and commitment to staff development

Friendly staff team and well-behaved, motivated students

Convenient location in the WN6 area with good transport links

Location: WN6
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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