SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School
- Wigan
- Up to 600 per week
- Full-Time
- September Start

Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential?

Are you looking to build invaluable experience within a specialist setting before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education?

A highly supportive specialist SEN school in Wigan is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated staff team committed to delivering personalised education and outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a broad range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), ADHD, Speech & Communication Needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working across 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom activities, you will help pupils access learning, build independence, and develop the confidence needed to achieve their individual goals.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become an integral part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver personalised interventions. Guided by each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), you will identify barriers to learning, implement effective support strategies, and celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

What's on Offer

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD
• Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
• Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, healthcare, education, or social work

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children or young people desirable
• Background in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring advantageous
• Psychology graduates and graduates from related disciplines encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wigan offers an exceptional opportunity to gain specialist SEN experience while making a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant role today!

SEN Teaching Assistant
- Wigan Specialist SEN School
- Up to 600 per week

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