SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils with special educational needs in Wigan. You will work in secondary schools, offering 1:1 support and collaborating with teachers to implement learning plans. Experience with SEND and relevant qualifications are preferred. The role includes personal care assistance and promotes inclusion in classrooms, with a variety of work opportunities and weekly pay.

Benefits

Access to exclusive discounts and deals

Weekly salary payment

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEND in school or care settings.
• Understanding of educational health care plans (EHCPs).
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Work closely with teachers to implement personalised learning plans.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments.

Skills

Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEND

Understanding of EHCPs

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, daily supply starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll be working on a daily supply basis in secondary schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement personalised learning plans
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing social and emotional skills
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and assessments
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and pupil needs

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEND in school or care settings
• Understanding of EHCPs and strategies for supporting diverse needs
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (desirable)
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and communication
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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