Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant in Wigan!
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join us as full-time Primary and Secondary Teaching Assistants across Wigan, with roles starting in April 2026.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students — particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) — helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you have previous SEN experience or a passion for supporting young people, this is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide focused 1:1 support and lead small group interventions
- Assist with planning and delivering tailored, engaging lessons
- Support students’ academic, emotional, and social development
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour
We’re Looking For Candidates Who:
- Are passionate about helping young people succeed, especially those with SEN
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Are proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Live in or can easily commute to Wigan and nearby areas
What We Offer
- A competitive daily rate starting at £95
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive working environment within respected local schools
- Work that aligns with your availability and lifestyle
If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your experience in a rewarding education role, we’d love 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.
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