SEN Teaching Assistant | Nurturing Learning & Behaviour

Marus Bridge Primary School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Marus Bridge Primary School in Kelvin Grove, Wigan is seeking a teaching assistant for October 2026. The role is 30.5 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year) with a Grade 3 salary from £13.69 per hour.

It is a temporary position until 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will support pupils with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs in a mainstream or specialist setting, be nurturing, proactive in managing challenging behaviour and work as part of a supportive team to

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with pupils with complex behavioural, social and emotional needs in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Be nurturing and proactive in handling challenging behaviour.
• Support the ethos and aims of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs as required.
• Capture the imagination and interest of young learners and develop their skills and knowledge.
• Work as part of a team of professionals to raise attainment.

Skills

Team player

Nurturing

Behaviour management

Adaptable

Job description

Marus Bridge Primary School in Kelvin Grove, Wigan is seeking a teaching assistant for October 2026. The role is 30.5 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year) with a Grade 3 salary from £13.69 per hour.

It is a temporary position until 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will support pupils with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs in a mainstream or specialist setting, be nurturing, proactive in managing challenging behaviour and work as part of a supportive team to