Full-Time 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Wigan is seeking a compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a primary school. This full-time role starts September 2026 and involves providing consistent 1:1 support, helping the pupil access learning, implementing strategies, and promoting independence, confidence, and social development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and classroom team to monitor progress and ensure safeguarding requirements are

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (autism/complex needs desirable).
• Calm, patient, and nurturing.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Adaptable and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Supporting the pupil to access learning activities
• Implementing strategies set by the SENCO and external professionals
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Monitoring and recording progress

Skills

SEN support experience

Calm, patient demeanour

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Wigan – September 2026 Start

We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs within a primary school in Wigan.

This is a full-time role where you will play a vital role in supporting a child’s academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Supporting the pupil to access learning activities
• Implementing strategies set by the SENCO and external professionals
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Monitoring and recording progress

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND (autism/complex needs desirable)
• Be calm, patient, and nurturing
• Be able to build strong, trusting relationships
• Be adaptable and resilient

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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