Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time Role

Wigan
Immediate Start | Full-Time Position
Teaching Personnel

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Wigan? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a full-time role within a supportive and inclusive specialist education setting, working with pupils who require additional support to thrive both academically and emotionally.

This provision supports Primary‑aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication challenges, and complex behavioural needs. The school prides itself on delivering a nurturing, structured and engaging learning environment, where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting students on a daily basis, helping to create a positive and calm learning environment.

• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions for students with SEN
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support students with EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to support SEMH needs
• Build strong, positive relationships to engage and motivate learners
• Adapt resources and lesson content to ensure accessibility
• Support emotional regulation and promote wellbeing and resilience
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals
• Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential)
• Understanding of Autism, SEMH, and complex needs
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with challenging or disengaged learners
• A proactive and flexible attitude to support a range of needs
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

• Competitive pay rates
• Immediate full‑time opportunity with long‑term potential
• Access to SEN training and CPD opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist setting

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or aspiring education professional to make a real difference. You’ll be supporting students who benefit from structured guidance, positive role models and tailored support, helping them grow in confidence, independence and achievement.

If you’re passionate about inclusive education, committed to supporting students with additional needs, and ready to start immediately, we want to hear from you!

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your SEN career!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent in the future. 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” and may also carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all 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 is provided.