SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants / Support Workers

Locations: Wigan, Leigh & Bolton
Postcode Areas: BL7, BL4, BL3, BL2, WN4, WN2, WN5 & WN7
Position: SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant & Support Worker
Hours: Full-time only
Start Date: After the October half-term
Contract: Full-time – temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities
Sector: Education / SEN / SEMH

SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants and Support Workers – Wigan, Leigh & Bolton

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting full-time SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants and Support Workers for a range of specialist schools, mainstream schools with specialist provisions, and alternative educational settings across Wigan, Leigh and Bolton.

Positions are available for candidates looking to start after the October half-term.

Areas Covered

We are recruiting for schools and settings within the following postcode areas:

• BL7 – Bolton area

• BL4 – Bolton area

• BL3 – Bolton area

• BL2 – Bolton area

• WN4 – Wigan area

• WN2 – Wigan area

• WN5 – Wigan area

• WN7 – Leigh area

The Role

We are looking for passionate, patient and resilient SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants and Support Workers to support children and young people with a range of additional needs.

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

• Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Autism

• ADHD

• Behavioural needs

• Anxiety and emotional difficulties

• Communication and interaction difficulties

• Complex learning needs

• Challenging behaviour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

• Support children and young people with emotional regulation and behaviour management.

• Develop positive, trusting and professional relationships with pupils.

• Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional difficulties or challenging behaviour.

• Use positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches.

• Encourage pupils to engage with learning and develop confidence, resilience and independence.

• Support classroom learning and adapt activities to meet individual needs.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and other professionals.

• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional development.

• Monitor and communicate relevant information regarding pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing.

• Maintain a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare and safety of pupils.

• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEN Teaching Assistant roles

• SEMH Teaching Assistant roles

• Support Work

• Mental Health Support

• Behaviour Support

• Youth Work

• Children's Social Care

• Residential Care

• Education

• Psychology

• Pastoral Support

• Specialist or alternative education settings

Relevant experience outside of education can also be highly transferable.

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A calm, patient and compassionate approach.

• Resilience when supporting challenging or complex behaviours.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.

• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential.

What We Offer

• Full-time positions only.

• Opportunities starting after the October half-term.

• SEN and SEMH-focused roles.

• Opportunities across Wigan, Leigh and Bolton.

• Positions across BL7, BL4, BL3, BL2, WN4, WN2, WN5 and WN7 postcode areas.

• Long-term and permanent opportunities.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant.

• Access to relevant training and professional development.

• Opportunities to gain valuable specialist education experience.

• Potential progression into permanent positions within schools.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Behaviour Support Worker or Mental Health Support Worker, or have relevant experience working with children and young people, we would like to hear from you.

Full-time applicants available to start after the October half-term are encouraged to apply.

Locations: Wigan | Leigh | Bolton
Postcodes: BL7 | BL4 | BL3 | BL2 | WN4 | WN2 | WN5 | WN7

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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