Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: Between £500-£560 per week
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Teacher Training Route Available

Are you a high-achieving graduate from a Russell Group university who is considering a career in teaching?

Would you like to develop your classroom experience in a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Wigan before progressing onto teacher training?

KPi Education are currently partnering with a highly supportive secondary school in Wigan that is looking to appoint a talented Russell Group Graduate TeachingAssistant to join their team. This role has been created to support graduates with strong academic backgrounds who are eager to contribute to student progress while gaining valuable school-based experience.

The school itself has built a reputation locally for its positive learning environment, excellent pastoral support, and strong leadership team. Staff development is a priority, and graduates joining as a Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant are given guidance, mentoring, and opportunities to gradually take on more responsibility as their confidence grows.

About the Role

Working as a Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will become a key member of a thriving subject department. The school is keen to recruit graduates who can support pupils academically and act as positive role models for students considering university pathways.

As a Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant, your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Supporting lessons across your specialist subject area from KS3 through to KS5
• Providing academic intervention sessions on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
• Helping students prepare for GCSE and A-Level assessments
• Encouraging high-achieving pupils to aim for top university destinations
• Supporting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Tracking student progress and helping pupils overcome academic challenges

This Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant position provides excellent exposure to lesson delivery, behaviour management strategies, and differentiated learning approaches—perfect preparation for a future PGCE or salaried teacher training programme.

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking a motivated and academically strong graduate who is passionate about education. The successful Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• A First-Class or strong 2:1 degree from a Russell Group university
• Excellent GCSE and A-Level academic background
• A genuine interest in becoming a teacher in the future
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence supporting pupils in an academic environment
• A proactive, positive attitude towards learning and development

Graduates from core subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Psychology, MFL or Computer Science are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Join This School?

• Earn between £500-£560 per week
• Long-term, full-time Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant role
• Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive Wigan secondary school
• Mentorship from experienced teachers and senior staff
• Clear pathway into teacher training within the school or partnership programmes
• Ongoing professional development and guidance from KPi Education

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

If you are an ambitious graduate ready to begin your journey in education, this Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect first step.

To apply or find out more about this Russell Group Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity, please contact Jo at KPi Education.

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