SEN Support Assistant
Job description
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS WANTED – WIGAN & BOLTON
Teaching Personnel are looking for passionate, reliable and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join schools and specialist SEN provisions across Wigan and Bolton.
Locations: Wigan & Bolton
Full-time only – Monday to Friday
Term-time only
SEN Teaching Assistant roles
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a genuine difference in their education, development and wellbeing.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- Experience working with children or young people
- A patient, calm and supportive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in SEN
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- A reliable and professional attitude
- Experience in education, care, youth work, support work or similar is welcomed
What you can expect:
✅ Full-time, Monday–Friday positions
✅ Term-time working
✅ Opportunities across Wigan & Bolton
✅ Support from Teaching Personnel
✅ The opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEN education
✅ The chance to make a real difference to young people's lives
Whether you already have SEN experience or have transferable experience from youth work, care, support work, sports, security or other people-focused roles, we want to hear from you!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Similar jobs
Salary
£92.63 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Wigan
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
MLD
Location
Wigan
Description
1:1 Learning Support AssistantLocation: Wigan Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Pay: Competitive Weekly PAYE PayTeaching Personnel are currently recruiting for
Reference
71 1:1 LSA WIG
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Salary
£92.63 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Wigan
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEMH
Location
Wigan
Description
Behaviour Support AssistantLocation: Wigan Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: Immediate Start Available Pay: Competitive Weekly PAYE PayTeaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Behaviou
Reference
71 SEC SEMH BSA WIG
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Salary
£92.63 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Wigan
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
MLD
Location
Wigan
Description
SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN SchoolLocation: Wigan Pay: Competitive weekly pay Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: Immediate Starts AvailableAre you passionate about supporting y
Reference
71 SEN SEC TA WIG
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Salary
£92.63 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Wigan
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Primary SEN Support
Location
Wigan
Description
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 3 (Wigan)A primary school in Wigan is seeking a compassionate and resilient 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with complex additional needs. This i
Reference
SEN TA 1:1 1408
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Wigan and Warrington BranchAuthor
Wigan and Warrington BranchSalary
£92.63 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Wigan
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
MLD
Location
Wigan
Description
SEN Classroom Support WorkerWigan | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available | September StartTeaching Personnel are seeking caring and enthusiastic SEN Classroom Support Assistants to join a specialist
Reference
71 sen csw wigan
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Related posts
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Today’s classroom is a busy, complex, and emotionally charged environment. Educators need to teach, support, manage behaviour, and connect with learners who may be carrying far more than their sch
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
In December 2024, the government announced new specialist places in mainstream schools to better support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Yet, staff shortages limit s
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Recent statistics highlight gaps in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) training and support for educators. The government wants more SEND pupils in mainstream schools. At the same t
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Teaching is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling vocations, but the huge responsibilities it entails can take their toll on teachers’ mental wellbeing. Teacher wellbeing can often be over
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
So you’ve secured a place on a PGCE course, sorted your professional skills tests and feel ready to delve into the world of teaching. Firstly, congratulate yourself for your achievement; you’re no
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
Before you start your dream teaching role, your school will require you to go through a range of security checks to ensure that they are hiring an eligible candidate. Whether you’re a per
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD05YY
Summary
As headteachers everywhere will be aware, the government have pledged £200m in funding to secondary schools looking to fund summer tuition. Evidence suggests that pupils who attend a summer school mak
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD05YY
Summary
Teaching is one of the most enduringly popular career choices for university leavers, with an astonishing 13.5% of recent graduates securing jobs in this sector in 2016/17. And no wonder – becoming a
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
‘Special Education Needs’ (SEN) is a term applied to a child or young person who presents learning difficulties. Depending on the student, the difficulty could be physical, developmental, behavioural/
by
Alex Schulte
Register with us
for a choice of classroom roles
Register today
Recent jobs