Are you a graduate looking for experience in a classroom to kick start your career in education?
Our primary school based in Wigan WN4 are recruiting graduates for full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Academic supporting roles starting from September 2026, with interviews taking place ASAP.
If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or another child-focused profession but want real classroom experience first, Step Into Teaching offers the perfect pathway into education.
Through our programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one school to build your experience, skills and knowledge essential to pursue a career in education- building relationships to open opportunities into teacher training and other educational career pathways!
The Role:
- Position: Graduate Academic Coach/ Teaching Assistant
- Location: Wigan WN4
- School: Primary School
- Start Date: From September 2026
- Interview Period: ASAP
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time)
- Pay: £500–£530 per week
We’re Looking For Graduates Who:
- To hold a 2:2 degree or above
- Have a genuine passion for supporting young people
- Can confidently engage and motivate pupils
- Are proactive, positive, and reliable
- Empathetic, resilient and focused to achieve
- Are committed for the full academic year (Until July 2027)
- Work well within a team and communicate effectively
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on classroom experience from day one
- Awareness and experiences in classrooms, supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social & Emotional Mental Health).
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development
- Practical skills in behaviour management, lesson support, and pupil engagement
- Exposure to a variety of learning needs and school environments
By the end of the academic year, you’ll be fully prepared to take the next step into teacher training or further education-based careers.
How to Apply:
Click Apply and send your CV to: [email protected] also click APPLY via Indeed to express interest in the role.
Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future.
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Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: £500.00-£530.00 per week
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wigan WN4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
