Teaching Assistant
Wigan, WN2 | Via Teaching Personnel
Contract: Temp-to-perm, term-time
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £95 - £100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
Start date: ASAP
About the role
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a caring, reliable Teaching Assistant on behalf of our client, a friendly and well-regarded primary school in the WN2 area of Wigan. The school is looking for someone who can help pupils learn, build confidence and make good progress, working under the direction of the class teacher.
Your day-to-day work will include:
- Supporting individuals, small groups and whole classes with learning activities
- Delivering planned interventions in phonics, reading, maths and language
- Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND, to access the curriculum
- Helping to maintain a calm, positive and well-organised learning environment
- Encouraging good behaviour, independence and resilience
- Supporting pupils' social and emotional wellbeing
- Preparing resources and sharing observations with teachers
- Supporting pupils at break times and lunchtimes
About you
You don't need to have worked in a school before if you have the right qualities.
Essential:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above
- Warmth, patience and a genuine enjoyment of working with children
- Good communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents
- The ability to stay calm, flexible and positive in a busy environment
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- The right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Experience supporting children in a school or similar setting
- Knowledge of SEND, phonics or early reading and maths strategies
- First aid or Team Teach training
What we offer
- Competitive weekly pay
- The chance to build experience in a supportive school, with potential for permanent placement
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Free access to training and compliance support, including [safeguarding, Prevent, etc.]
- Free enhanced DBS check or: DBS Update Service registration support
- Refer-a-friend bonus / other agency benefits
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. All placements are subject to an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work checks, references and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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Primary Teaching Assistant in Wigan employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
