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Teaching Assistant

£14.25 per hour
Temporary

Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – September Start – Wigan – £14.25 per Hour

Location: Wigan & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: From £14.25 per hour
Start Date: September 2026

Looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Wigan?

We're recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools, secondary schools, and SEND schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas for the new academic year.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or looking to move into education from another sector, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

What We Offer

- Full-time Teaching Assistant opportunities
- Roles in Primary, Secondary and SEND schools
- Competitive pay from **£14.25 per hour**
- September starts available
- Weekly pay
- Free CPD training and professional development
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent school placements

No School Experience? Transfer Your Skills!

Many of our successful Teaching Assistants have backgrounds in:

- Care and Support Work
- Residential Care
- Youth Work
- Health & Social Care
- Police, Fire & Rescue or Emergency Services
- Sports Coaching
- Nursery or Early Years
- Personal experience supporting children or young people with SEND

If you're patient, resilient, caring and passionate about supporting children to succeed, your experience could be highly transferable.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

- At least 6 months' experience working or volunteering with children or young people, including those with SEND (overseas candidates must have at least 3 months of UK-based experience)
- A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply (full support provided)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, proactive approach
- The flexibility to travel to schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas
- A genuine passion for education and supporting young people

Why Become a Teaching Assistant?

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and achieve their full potential. Every day is different, making this an incredibly rewarding career for anyone who enjoys working with children and making a positive impact.

Whether you're beginning your career in education, looking to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training, or seeking a meaningful career change, we'd love to help you find the right school.

Apply Today

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