Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistants to work full-time in SEN and SEMH schools across Wigan. This role involves supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them to engage with learning and develop positive behaviours.

This is a rewarding role for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning

• Assist teachers with delivering tailored learning activities and interventions

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and wellbeing

• Support pupils with personal care where required

• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow individual education plans (IEPs)

• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

• Accurately record observations and progress where required

Types of Needs You May Support

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)

• Learning Difficulties

• Trauma and attachment needs

• Challenging behaviour

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH (school, care, youth work, or similar settings)

• Ability to work full-time only (Monday–Friday)

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to support behaviour management and emotional needs

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Previous experience in SEN or SEMH schools

• Team Teach or behaviour management training

• Background in care, psychology, youth work, or mental health support

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Full-time, consistent work in local Wigan schools

• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in specialist education settings

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.
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