Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Wigan Secondary School – £500-£550 per week – Full-Time

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teaching?

Do you have a strong academic background in Maths, Science, English, or another core subject?

Would you like to support pupils in achieving their full academic potential?

A well-regarded secondary school in Wigan is seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, long-term Graduate Teaching Assistant role offering excellent experience across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The Role – Graduate Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support students across a range of subjects, with a particular focus on core areas such as Maths, English, and Science. You will work closely with teachers to deliver targeted academic support through in-class assistance, small-group interventions, and 1:1 mentoring.

Your role will involve helping pupils understand key concepts, reinforcing learning, and supporting students who require additional guidance to stay on track academically. You will also play a key role in building students’ confidence and engagement in lessons.

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates considering a future in teaching or education, providing hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.

What’s on Offer

• £500-£550 per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity
• Immediate or September start available
• Supportive secondary school environment
• Ongoing mentoring and classroom experience
• Excellent preparation for PGCE or teacher training routes

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Degree at 2:1 or above preferred (core subjects highly desirable)
• Strong subject knowledge in Maths, Science, English, or Humanities
• Previous experience working with young people is highly desirable
• Confident, proactive, and enthusiastic
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role in Wigan offers a fantastic opportunity to build classroom experience while supporting pupils to succeed academically.

Apply now to start your journey as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wigan.

Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Wigan Secondary School – Up to £550 per week

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