Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – September Start – Wigan – £14.25 per Hour Location: Wigan & Surrounding Areas Job Type: Full-Time Pay: From £14.25 per hour Start Date: September 2026 Looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Wigan? We're recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools, secondary schools, and SEND schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas for the new academic year. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or looking to move into education from another sector, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. What We Offer - Full-time Teaching Assistant opportunities - Roles in Primary, Secondary and SEND schools - Competitive pay from **£14.25 per hour** - September starts available - Weekly pay - Free CPD training and professional development - Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant - Opportunities for long-term and permanent school placements No School Experience? Transfer Your Skills! Many of our successful Teaching Assistants have backgrounds in: - Care and Support Work - Residential Care - Youth Work - Health & Social Care - Police, Fire & Rescue or Emergency Services - Sports Coaching - Nursery or Early Years - Personal experience supporting children or young people with SEND If you're patient, resilient, caring and passionate about supporting children to succeed, your experience could be highly transferable. The Ideal Candidate Will Have - At least 6 months' experience working or volunteering with children or young people, including those with SEND (overseas candidates must have at least 3 months of UK-based experience) - A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply (full support provided) - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - A positive, proactive approach - The flexibility to travel to schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas - A genuine passion for education and supporting young people Why Become a Teaching Assistant? As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and achieve their full potential. Every day is different, making this an incredibly rewarding career for anyone who enjoys working with children and making a positive impact. Whether you're beginning your career in education, looking to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training, or seeking a meaningful career change, we'd love to help you find the right school. Apply Today INDLIV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Bingham on 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Amy Bingham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033</strong></strong>