SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Pay Rate: £85 - £100 per day
Location: North Ashton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 area
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (potential for a permanent role)

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive, and values-driven primary school in North Ashton, Wigan, starting September 2025. This is a rewarding full-time role, ideal for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to deliver targeted interventions, one-to-one support, and tailored learning strategies that help pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist in the delivery of personalised learning plans and interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and pupil engagement.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCO, and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Support children in building confidence, independence, and resilience within the classroom.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or similar settings.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to learning and behaviour management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A Child Workforce Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant qualifications (such as CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent) are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community.
• Work with a dedicated and collaborative team who put children first.
• Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent role.

Apply Now:
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 for more information.

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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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