Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan
Salary: Competitive Pay
Job Types: Full-time, 5 days per week

Temporary Ongoing | Excellent Opportunity to Secure a Permanent Position

Looking for a role where every day makes a difference?

Join Choice Teachers, one of the UK's trusted education recruitment specialists, and become part of a team that is helping shape the future of young people across Wigan.

We're recruiting an enthusiastic, motivated, and caring Secondary Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming secondary school. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone with transferable experience working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

This is more than just another education role—it's an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop your skills, and build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact on students' lives.

Why choose Choice Teachers?

We know that great staff deserve great support. That's why we focus on finding placements that suit your experience, goals, and availability while providing ongoing guidance throughout your journey.

What you'll receive:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• September start.
• A dedicated education consultant who will support you from registration through to placement.
• Free advice and career guidance to help you progress within education.

The Role

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in creating a positive learning environment and helping students reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging classroom lessons.
• Working one-to-one and with small groups of pupils to reinforce learning.
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Preparing learning resources and assisting with classroom activities.
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff.

Every day brings something different, making this a rewarding and varied role where your contribution genuinely matters.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about education and committed to helping young people succeed.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people in any setting.
• A positive, patient, and adaptable attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working within a secondary school environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting students academically and personally.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide satisfactory employment and/or education references.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why our candidates stay with Choice Teachers

Thousands of education professionals trust Choice Teachers because we put people first.

Our experienced consultants take the time to understand what you're looking for, matching you with schools where you'll thrive, gain valuable experience, and enjoy your work. Whether you're seeking flexible supply work, a long-term placement, or a permanent opportunity, we're here to help you achieve your career goals.

Many of our placements lead to permanent employment, making this an excellent opportunity to build your future in education.

Apply Today

If you're ready to inspire students, gain rewarding classroom experience, and join a recruitment agency that genuinely values its staff, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your application today, and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch to discuss the role.

Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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Kelly Hayworth