Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate
Pay Rate: £85 - £100 per day
Location: Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan (WN4)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with potential for permanent role
Teaching Personnel are currently supporting a nurturing and inclusive primary school just off the A58 in Ashton-In-Makerfield, who are seeking a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to start immediately.
In this position, you will work closely with class teachers and the school’s SENCO to support children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. Your role will involve providing targeted 1:1 support, assisting in small group interventions, and helping to implement individualised education plans (IEPs).
This school is committed to creating a supportive and stimulating environment for all learners and places great value on staff who are compassionate, patient, and motivated to help every child reach their full potential.
Key Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with special educational needs (in a school or similar setting).
- A calm, positive, and empathetic approach to working with pupils.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- A Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour with confidence and care.
Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel:
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
- Free access to specialist training courses through DPD Academy.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with knowledge of SEN placements.
- Opportunities to work in a range of supportive school environments.
- Referral bonus – earn £50 for every friend you refer to Teaching Personnel.
- Pathways to long-term and permanent positions.
If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a school that values inclusive education, we’d love to hear from you!
Please apply using the link below with your up-to-date CV, or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 for more information.
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.
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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.
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