SEND Teaching Assistant

Cover People; Wigan; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Cover People is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Wigan, supporting pupils aged 11–19 with SEND/SEMH. The role emphasises personalised learning, emotional regulation, and preparing students for adulthood.

You will collaborate with teachers to deliver targeted activities, nurture positive relationships, and support learners in and around lessons, with safeguarding and DBS checks in place.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND/SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Strong communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in lessons and around the school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and intervention activities.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, resilience and personal development.
• Liaise with staff and professionals to meet individual needs.

Skills

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan

Pay Rate: £95–£110 per day DOE

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEND) needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Wigan supporting pupils aged 11–19 with a range of additional needs. The school provides a highly personalised and nurturing learning environment where every learner is encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally, with a strong focus on preparing students for adulthood and independent living.

The Role

• Support students with SEND and additional SEND needs in lessons and around the school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning and intervention activities.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, resilience and personal development.
• Liaise with teaching staff and other professionals to meet pupils' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Cover People?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Weekly pay.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People is acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.