Trainee Teaching Assistant

18 hours ago

Wigan, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Wigan

Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Pay Rate: £90 - £100 / day

Are you looking to begin your career in education? A friendly and inclusive primary school in the Wigan area is seeking a motivated Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn, develop new skills, and gain hands-on classroom experience.

No formal school experience? No problem — we can help you upskill with fully supported Level 2 Teaching Assistant training, Thrive training, and access to a wide range of CPD courses to help you grow in confidence and competence.

Role Overview:

Support pupils across the classroom, working under the guidance of the class teacher.
Assist with learning activities, small-group work, and general classroom support.
Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence, and good behaviour.
Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
Support the teacher with preparing resources and maintaining classroom routines.
Gain experience working with pupils with SEND, with full support and training provided.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
A willingness to learn and a genuine interest in working with children.
A caring, patient, and proactive attitude.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Any experience with children—whether in schools, coaching, youth work, volunteering, or childcare—is beneficial but not essential.
In Return, You’ll Receive:

Upskilling opportunities, including Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, Thrive Approach training and additional CPD to support your development

A welcoming and supportive school environment eager to help you grow.
Valuable classroom experience to kickstart your education career.
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
The possibility of a long-term or permanent role for the right candidate.
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV or contact our Wigan and Warrington branch on (phone number removed) for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s 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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