SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted – Wigan
Supportive Schools | Flexible Roles Available | Good/Outstanding OFSTED Schools
Are you a compassionate and proactive individual with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs?
We’re recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Good and Outstanding schools in the Wigan area. These roles are ideal for those with experience in education, care, or support work – or anyone looking to make a genuine impact in the classroom.
What you can expect:
✅ Rewarding work in supportive and inclusive school environments
✅ Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles available
✅ Flexible hours to suit your availability
✅ Opportunities to build experience and develop your skills
We’re looking for individuals who:
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Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN
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Are calm, patient, and nurturing in their approach
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Can work collaboratively with teaching staff and SENCOs
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Are passionate about helping every child reach their full potential
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated team making a real difference in Wigan schools!
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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