Teaching Assistant

Qualified Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools Wigan & Surrounding Areas | Immediate Start Available | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Veritas Education Veritas Education are currently recruiting for Qualified…

Pay rate £92 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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Qualified Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools

Wigan & Surrounding Areas | Immediate Start Available | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Veritas Education

Veritas Education are currently recruiting for Qualified Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas. We have a range of opportunities available, from day-to-day supply work through to short-term and long-term placements with immediate starts available.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential.

The Role:

Provide classroom support across KS3 and KS4.
Work with individual pupils and small intervention groups.
Support students with additional learning needs where required.
Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
Help maintain a positive learning environment and promote student progress.

Requirements:

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2, Level 3 or equivalent).
Previous experience working within a secondary school setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
A proactive, flexible and supportive approach.

What Veritas Education Offers:

Competitive rates of pay.
Flexible work to suit your availability.
Opportunities in a variety of local secondary schools.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Potential for longer-term and permanent positions.If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Wigan, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Veritas Education and make a difference in local secondary schools.

Veritas Education - Connecting Exceptional Support Staff with Outstanding Schools. 🎓📚

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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