Vocational Programs Teaching Assistant – Practical Support

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Occupational health support

Confidential counselling

Specsavers eye test vouchers

Pension schemes (Teachers'/LGPS)

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support vocational programmes across workshops, classrooms and practical spaces. You will work with teaching staff to help learners understand tasks, use equipment safely, stay focused and build lasting confidence.

You may support learners in art and design, health and social care, hair and beauty, hospitality or other vocational subjects. The role focuses on practical, personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Ability to travel across sites if required.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Help students understand instructions, organise equipment and complete tasks.
• Reinforce safe working practices and professional behaviours.
• Support individuals and small groups in practical learning environments.
• Help students stay focused, prepared and ready to learn.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.
• Supervise prepared lessons when needed.
• Promote attendance, punctuality and positive behaviour.
• Work with teaching, pastoral and support staff to help students succeed.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and reports concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Working with young people

Calm and patient

Resilience

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support vocational programmes across workshops, classrooms and practical spaces. You will work with teaching staff to help learners understand tasks, use equipment safely, stay focused and build lasting confidence.

You may support learners in art and design, health and social care, hair and beauty, hospitality or other vocational subjects. The role focuses on practical, personal and professional development.