Trainee Teacher

Trainee Teacher Opportunities – Wigan & Warrington\n\nPrimary & Secondary routes available across Wigan & Warrington schools\nFull-time paid Trainee Teacher opportunities\nSeptember 2026 start dates available\nGain valuable classroom experience whilst accessing routes into teacher training\nSecure your placement school now for September\nThinking About Becoming a Teacher?\n\nIf you hold a degree and are looking to take your first step into teaching, Teaching Personnel is currently supporting a number of Primary and Secondary schools across Wigan and Warrington that offer established routes into teacher training.\n\nWe have live vacancies available now for September starts, providing aspiring teachers with the opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience whilst working towards a future career in education.\n\nApply now and secure a placement school ahead of the new academic year.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Trainee Teacher, you will gain hands-on experience within a supportive school environment, developing the skills, confidence, and classroom practice required for a successful teaching career.\n\nYour responsibilities may include:\n\nSupporting teaching and learning within the classroom.\nDelivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.\nProviding subject-specialist support linked to your degree or area of expertise.\nWorking alongside experienced teachers and school leaders.\nLeading lessons and covering classes in the absence of the class teacher.\nSupporting pupil progress, engagement, and behaviour.\nDeveloping your understanding of planning, assessment, and classroom management.\nThis role is designed to provide practical classroom experience whilst helping you build a strong foundation for future teacher training applications.\n\nWho Should Apply?\n\nWe are looking for:\n\nGraduates considering a career in teaching.\nIndividuals who hold a degree in any subject area.\nAspiring Primary or Secondary Teachers.\nExperienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Intervention Specialists, and Cover Supervisors who are ready to progress their careers.\nCareer changers with transferable skills and a passion for education.\nRoutes Into Teaching\n\nTeaching Personnel works closely with schools and training providers across Wigan and Warrington that offer recognised pathways into teaching, including:\n\nSchool-based teacher training programmes.\nPrimary and Secondary teacher training routes.\nSalaried and unsalaried training opportunities.\nGraduate teacher development pathways.\nMentored progression into Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and PGCE programmes.\nMany of our partner schools actively look to identify and develop talented graduates into future teaching professionals. This route provides a structured and sustainable progression into teaching, allowing you to gain practical classroom experience whilst building relationships within a school setting.\n\nSchools are increasingly investing in this approach as it enables them to develop future teachers who already understand their culture, expectations, and pupils. As a result, many Trainee Teachers go on to secure teacher training placements within their school, progress into permanent positions following qualification, and later complete their Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction within a familiar and supportive environment.\n\nSeptember 2026 Vacancies Available Now\n\nOrrell (WN5)\nHindley (WN2)\nAshton-in-Makerfield (WN4)\nStandish (WN6)\nGreat Sankey (WA5)\nLowton (WA3)\nSchools are already recruiting for September, and early applications are strongly encouraged.\n\nSecure Your Placement School Today\n\nWhether you're a recent graduate, an experienced education professional looking to progress, or someone considering a career change into teaching, this is an excellent opportunity to gain paid school-based experience and access recognised routes into the profession.\n\nBook your registration today and secure a placement school for September 2026.\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.