SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School

Location: Wigan
Pay: Competitive weekly pay
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Starts Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist secondary SEN school in the Wigan area. The school supports students aged 11-16 with a range of moderate special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), ADHD, speech and language needs, social communication difficulties, and associated learning barriers. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored academic, social, and emotional support to students both inside and outside of the classroom.

Key Duties:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assisting students with literacy, numeracy, and classroom activities.
• Supporting the delivery of personalised learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Helping students develop social, communication, and life skills.
• Supporting pupils during practical lessons, interventions, and enrichment activities.
• Building positive relationships with students to promote confidence and self-esteem.
• Recording progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and adapting resources where required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, care, youth work, coaching, or support work backgrounds.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we are committed to supporting our staff throughout their careers.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive weekly pay paid directly through PAYE.
• Immediate full-time opportunities available.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including SEN and behaviour management training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities.
• Flexible opportunities within local schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable SEN experience or continue a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel to secure an immediate start and begin making a real impact within a supportive SEN school in Wigan.

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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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