Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – September 2026 

Location: West Warrington / Great Sankey
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

A popular primary school in West Warrington is looking to appoint a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

The school is part of a well-established academy trust and has a strong focus on inclusion, positive relationships and ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their potential.

The role will involve providing additional support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, working closely with class teachers and the wider school team.

The school is conveniently located for candidates travelling from Great Sankey, Penketh, Warrington town centre, Widnes and Runcorn. The area is well connected by road, with easy access to the M62 and M56, while local bus services connect the surrounding residential areas with Great Sankey and West Warrington.

The successful candidate may have experience supporting pupils with:

• Autism and ADHD
• Speech and language needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Complex learning needs
• Behavioural needs
• 1:1 and small-group interventions

The school is looking for someone who is patient, resilient, nurturing and consistent, with the ability to build strong relationships with children and support them to overcome barriers to learning.

Previous school experience is desirable, although candidates with relevant experience in care, youth work, residential settings, sports coaching or psychology may also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge in September or someone looking to build a career within education.

Interested in securing a new teaching position for September 2026? Please apply today, or contact the Teaching Personnel Wigan & Warrington Branch to discuss the opportunity further.

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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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