Specialist Learning Support Assistant – SEND

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking Specialist Learning Support Assistants for long-term opportunities across Wigan. You will support pupils with diverse needs, including autism, SEMH, and complex learning needs, 1:1 or in small groups, in a school setting.

Roles are permanent/long-term with start dates across Wigan, offering full-time hours and a daily rate of £92.63–£114. You’ll work closely with teachers to help pupils access learning and build confidence in school.

Qualifications

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEND.
• Patient, calm and consistent.
• Confident adapting support to individual needs.
• A strong relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1, in small groups or in the classroom to access learning.
• Assist with learning activities and independence development.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to implement plans.
• Provide a stable and supportive environment for pupils.
• Maintain professional and reliable conduct in a school setting.

Job description

Employer:

Location:

WN1 1DQ

Pay:

£92.63 to £114 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/10/2026

About this job

• Wigan Location: Wigan and surrounding areas Rate: £92.63-£114 per day Contract: Long-term | Temp-to-perm opportunities Start: Various start dates SEND Inclusion Support is recruiting Specialist Learning Support Assistants for a number of long-term opportunities across Wigan.

We work with schools supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, so we're looking for experienced support staff who want more than day-to-day supply.

You could be supporting a pupil 1:1, working with a small group or providing additional support within the classroom.

Depending on the placement, you may be supporting pupils with:

Autism and communication needs Autism and communication needs

SEMH SEMH

Complex learning needs Complex learning needs

Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties

Speech, language and communication needs Speech, language and communication needs

Behavioural and engagement barriers Behavioural and engagement barriers

Other SEND Other SEND You'll work alongside teachers and school staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence and feel more confident in school.

Experienced working with children or young people with SEND Experienced working with children or young people with SEND

Patient, calm and consistent Patient, calm and consistent

Confident adapting support to individual needs Confident adapting support to individual needs

A strong relationship builder A strong relationship builder

Reliable and professional Reliable and professional

Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team - £92.63-£114 per day £92.63-£114 per day

Long-term placements Long-term placements

A range of specialist SEND settings A range of specialist SEND settings

Opportunities across Wigan Opportunities across Wigan

Support from a team that specialises in SEND Support from a team that specialises in SEND

No expectation that you'll move from school to school every day No expectation that you'll move from school to school every day We're looking for people who want to become a familiar and trusted member of a school's team, not simply cover a classroom for a day.