Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Wigan

Are you a recent Graduate looking to begin your career in education?
Do you want flexible, paid classroom experience in secondary schools across Wigan to prepare for teacher training or a PGCE?
Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors in local secondary schools.

Graduate Roles Available:

Graduate Cover Supervisor

  • Oversee classes when the subject teacher is absent.

  • Deliver set work and maintain pupil focus.

  • Build strong behaviour management strategies.

  • Report back to the Cover Manager at the end of the day.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Support pupils 1:1 or in small group interventions.

  • Work with students with SEND or those needing additional support.

  • Collaborate with subject teachers to deliver engaging lessons.

  • Gain valuable secondary school teaching experience.

These roles are perfect for Graduates considering a career in teaching and planning a PGCE or teacher training programme.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive graduate pay rates

  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD training courses

  • Great refer-a-friend bonuses

  • Termly networking & social events

  • Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements:

  • Degree (2:2 or above preferred)

  • Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply - cost refunded after 20 days worked)

  • Overseas Police Check (if applicable) & professional references

  • CV covering the last 10 years with explained gaps

  • Right to work in the UK

Location:

Secondary schools across Wigan and surrounding areas.

Apply today!

If you're a Graduate seeking secondary school classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor in Wigan, click 'Apply Now'.
For more information, contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment on 0151 221 9666 or email anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com.