SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Wigan; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

September start

CPD training

Specialist SEN training

Supportive school team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Wigan to support pupils with diverse needs, guided by EHCPs, and help them access learning. This full-time role starts in September and offers valuable experience in SEN education, psychology, therapy, and related fields.

Ideal candidates include those with SEN or school-based experience, psychology graduates, or individuals with care, mentoring, or youth-work backgrounds who are passionate about improving outcomes for children

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or school-based experience highly advantageous.
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching or mentoring welcome.
• Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs and implement strategies identified in EHCPs.
• Work closely with teachers and specialists to promote communication, confidence and independence.
• Build strong relationships and provide consistency, encouragement and reassurance.
• Assist in developing social, emotional and learning skills across pupils.

Skills

SEN experience

care experience

youth work

mentoring

communication skills

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (VR/1035085) Wigan, England

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School – Wigan – Up to £600 per week – Full-Time – September Start

Are you passionate about helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their potential?

Do you have experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or another support-based environment that could transfer into a specialist school?

A supportive specialist SEN school in Wigan is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff, as well as candidates looking to develop careers in SEN Education, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, or related fields.

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a diverse range of additional needs, potentially including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, speech and communication difficulties, and SEMH needs.

You will work closely with teachers and specialist professionals, using pupils' EHCPs to identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies. Alongside academic support, you will help pupils develop communication, confidence, emotional regulation, social skills, and greater independence.

Building strong and trusting relationships will be central to your role. You will provide consistency, encouragement, and reassurance while helping pupils become increasingly confident and independent within their education.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD
• Supportive and experienced school team
• Excellent experience for careers in psychology, therapy, education, healthcare, or social care

Ideal Candidate – SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous SEN or school-based experience highly advantageous
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, or mentoring welcomed
• Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wigan offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a genuine difference to the education, development, and independence of children with SEN.

All successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Wigan Specialist SEN School – Up to £600 per week

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