Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEND Support

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wigan is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role requires experience with SEND and the ability to create a calm and nurturing environment. The school offers a supportive atmosphere, opportunities for professional development, and well-behaved children. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to upholding the school's Christian ethos and have excellent communication skills. The position is temporary until August 2027, working 35 hours a week during term time.

Benefits

Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development

Supportive school environment

Engaged and hardworking children

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN including ASD and SEMH.
• Ability to uphold the strong Christian ethos of the school.
• Passionate about helping children learn.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND inside and outside classrooms.
• Work independently and flexibly in the classroom.
• Contribute to a child-friendly and nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Excellent communication skills

Strong understanding of SEMH

Ability to remain calm and supportive

Good personal numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

Westleigh St Paul’s CE Primary School

School Street

Leigh

WN7 5JN

Salary: Grade 3, £19,613 - £20,235 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

35 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Monday to Friday 8.30am 4:00pm with 30 minutes lunch

Temporary until August 2027 due to SEN Funding for a pupil in KS1 and will terminate earlier should the funding be withdrawn, or the child leaves the school.

Required as soon as possible

Our Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and highly skilled Teaching Assistant, who has experience of working with children with additional needs. This role will involve supporting children with SEND inside and outside the classrooms, a strong understanding of SEMH and ability to remain calm and supportive is essential.

If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, then we welcome your application.

You will:

• Uphold the strong Christian ethos of the school.
• Be passionate about helping children learn.
• Have experience and are able to support children with SEN including ASD and SEMH
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Have good personal numeracy and literacy skills and has an awareness of the school curriculum.

The children are looking for someone who:

• Will help us achieve our very best.
• Is a patient, nurturing and respectful.
• Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly in the classroom.

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to work in an environment recognised for its family ethos.
• Well behaved, polite and hard-working children with engaged and supportive families.
• Staff who are caring, innovative and willing to go the extra mile.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

An application form is attached to this advert and is returnable to the school.

Please note we DO NOT accept CV applications.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss the role further, please contact, on 01942 672611, or email [e-mail]

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and Child Barred List and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 6th February 2026

Interview date: Friday 13th February 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description and Person Specification
↗ Application Form
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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