SEND Teaching Assistants

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full‑time supply starting ASAP. Work daily in secondary schools across Wigan and surrounding areas supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing social and emotional skills.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and assessments.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and pupil needs.

• Experience supporting secondary‑aged pupils with SEND in school or care settings.
• Understanding of EHCPs and strategies for supporting diverse needs.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (desirable).
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and communication.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Step Teachers is a trusted education recruitment agency with a rich history spanning over two decades. We serve schools and academies across North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.

All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance. Keep Children Safe in Education, reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check are required (registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one).

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.