Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Job description Teaching Assistant – Wigan – Feb Start Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced level 3 qualified teaching assistant to join a Secondary School in Wigan. This particular role is for a Teaching Assistant, who is experienced in working with students across the school, aged 11 – 16. You will be required to support staff and students in a variety of ways, including special needs support and exam invigilation. The successful applicant will work across a range of resource provisions, liaising with staff, parents and support the children. This position will be ideal for a recent graduate or for someone with teaching assistant experience who is looking to gain more experience in a classroom environment before perhaps embarking on a PGCE in September 2025 or 26. You will be working with small groups of students to provide intervention support and help within the classroom. As a teaching assistant you will help the teacher maintain a calm and consistent learning environment. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS: Location – St Helens Position – Teaching Assistant Start date – Feb 2025 Contract type – Temporary Full time Minimum rate of pay – £90 P/D Hours – 08:30 – 16:00 Experience, Training and qualifications: Secondary School experience or evidence of working with children GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided) Up to date Prevent training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however, training can be provided) Up to date behaviour management & FGM training (essential, however training can be provided) To be eligible you must have/be: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application. Provide a minimum of two references covering the last 2 years. If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. (including history from Secondary School onward) Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. (including history from Secondary School onward) Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contract/Position Details: Job Reference: VR/99315 Location: England, St Helens