SEND Teaching Assistant

Premier Education Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of settings

Flexible supply to long-term and perm

Training and development

Recruitment team support

Job summary

Premier Education is seeking experienced SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for September roles across Wigan and surrounding areas. Positions range from full-time to part-time, temporary, long-term, and potentially permanent, with daily pay dependent on experience.

Candidates should have recent SEND/SEMH experience, be adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils facing challenges. DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual needs.
• Capable of building positive relationships with pupils who may find school challenging.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across whole-class activities in a specialist SEND provision.
• Work with small groups requiring additional SEND/SEMH support.
• Provide 1:1 support for an individual pupil in mainstream or specialist setting.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support learning, communication, emotional regulation or social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCos and pastoral teams to create a safe learning environment.
• Support pupils with varying levels of independence, from mild needs to complex SEND.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities Temporary, long-term and potential permanent roles
Pay: .00 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

Premier Education are recruiting experienced and enthusiastic SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for a range of September opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist SEND provisions and alternative education settings in the Wigan and surrounding areas.

We are looking to hear from candidates with experience supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, learning difficulties and more complex SEND.

Roles will vary depending on your experience and the needs of the setting. Opportunities may include:

• Supporting pupils across a whole class within a specialist SEND provision
• Working with small groups of pupils requiring additional SEND or SEMH support
• Providing 1:1 support for an individual pupil within a mainstream or specialist setting
• Delivering targeted interventions to support learning, communication, emotional regulation or social development
• Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively with school
• Working alongside teachers, SENDCos, pastoral teams and other support professionals
• Helping to create a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with varying levels of independence, from mild additional needs through to more complex SEND

Who are we looking for?

• Have recent experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Are confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs
• Can build positive, consistent relationships with pupils who may find aspects of school challenging
• Are patient, resilient and able to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Are comfortable working 1:1, with small groups or as part of a whole-class support team
• Can work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people to make progress both academically and personally
• Can provide references covering the last two years of employment
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply for one

We welcome applications from experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEMH support staff, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants and graduates with relevant experience working with children or young people with additional needs.

Experience gained within mainstream schools, SEND schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, residential settings, youth work or other relevant child-focused environments will also be considered.

Why work with Premier Education?

• Access to a wide range of mainstream and specialist SEND settings
• Opportunities ranging from flexible supply through to long-term and permanent positions l
• Roles matched to your individual experience, strengths and preferred type of setting
• Support from an experienced, education-focused recruitment team
• Access to training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people who benefit from additional support

The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.