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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Wigan
Date posted : 24/10/25
  1. Full Time
£90 - 115 per day

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Schools

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary and secondary schools. These roles are suited to individuals with patience, empathy, and a desire to help children overcome barriers to learning.

Role Overview:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support
  • Assist pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other learning difficulties
  • Work alongside teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored interventions
  • Help create inclusive and supportive learning environments

Key Details:

  • Start dates: Immediate and January
  • Pay: Approx. £350-450 per week
  • Hours: Full-time, part-time, and flexible options
  • Training: Access to CPD and SEN-specific training

Experience in SEN is desirable but not essential—training and support provided.

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.

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