SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Wigan. This full-time role involves supporting Year 5 students with Special Educational Needs, including ADHD and Autism, in an inspirational environment. Candidates must have Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualifications, experience with complex needs, and excellent communication skills. The position starts ASAP and runs until July 2026, with potential for extension and is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexibility in working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour.
• Worked extensively with learners having complex needs including ADHD, Autism, and mutism.
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Join a Primary School in Wigan as a Teaching Assistant full-time.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs in Year 5.
• Provide an inspirational environment encouraging creative learning.

Skills

Experience working with complex needs

Excellent communication techniques

Behaviour management techniques

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Wigan?

Tradewind are working with a Primary School in Wigan who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time within their year 5 class, which has a number of SEN children. The role is a long‑term temporary role starting ASAP and will run until July 2026, with the potential to be extended.

The school are looking for someone who has previous experience of working with children with challenging behaviour or has worked extensively with learners with complex needs including ADHD, Autism and mutism.

This school offers an inspirational environment where creative learning is encouraged, and an innovative attitude is a must.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Experience working with complex needs
• Excellent communication and behaviour management techniques
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the Incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer