Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant in a welcoming primary school in Wigan. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEND and a Child Workforce DBS. Enjoy dedicated consultant support, potential for permanent contracts, and access to free training through a leading educational organization. If you're ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, apply now and join a team committed to transforming lives and communities.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant support

£50 refer-a-friend incentive

Access to CPD Academy

TP Candidate App

Potential for permanent contracts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to adapt approaches for individual behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs in a primary school setting.
• Manage challenging behaviours and implement SEN strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Child Workforce DBS

Managing challenging behaviours

Knowledge of SEN strategies

Education

Relevant qualifications in education

Job description

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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, Wigan

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Wigan, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant Needed!

Start Date: Immediate start

Location: Wigan, M46

Contract: Full time, Temporary

We have an exciting opportunity coming up for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive, welcoming and easily accessible school just off the A577 in Atherton with “A positive reputation for embracing and celebrating every kind of achievement.”

This primary school is part of a wider group of schools under the leadership of the Education Partnership Trust who “have a vision to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities”.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Child Workforce DBS on the update service.
• Have previous experience and confidence working with children who have SEND.
• Have a UK address and the legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours, adapting approaches to individual behaviour support.
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions as well as experience working with a range of complex needs.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel:

• Dedicated Consultant support throughout registration and bookings.
• £50 refer-a-friend incentive.
• Access to the CPD Academy – free or subsidised training to enhance your career.
• TP Candidate App: View and amend timesheets, pay slips, new roles, and bookings all from your phone.
• Potential for permanent contracts with your favourite schools.

If you are interested in the role, please apply using the link below with an updated CV or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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