SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Mainstream School

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Rate: £92.63-£123.83 per day
Contract: Long-term, with temp-to-perm opportunity
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for your next long-term SEND role?

SEND Inclusion Support is recruiting for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Wigan , supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them access learning, build confidence and thrive in the classroom.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent , making it ideal for a Teaching Assistant who wants to find the right school and become a valued member of the team.

About the role

You'll work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to provide tailored support for pupils with SEND.

Depending on the needs of the pupils, this could include:

• 1:1 support

• Small-group interventions

• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning

• Helping with communication and interaction

• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour

• Adapting activities and resources

• Encouraging independence and confidence

• Supporting pupils with EHCP outcomes and individual support plans

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo

• Providing consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day

You may be supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, communication difficulties or other SEND .

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Understands how to adapt support around individual needs

• Is confident providing 1:1 and small-group support

• Has a calm, patient and nurturing approach

• Can build strong relationships with pupils

• Is reliable and consistent

• Works well as part of a wider school team

• Is genuinely passionate about helping children make progress

A relevant TA qualification is desirable, but practical SEND experience and the right approach are equally important .

Why this role?

This isn't a short-term placement where you're moving from school to school.

We're looking for someone who wants to get to know the pupils, become part of the school community and build something long-term .

The role starts on a temporary basis through SEND Inclusion Support, with the opportunity for the right person to move into a permanent position with the school .

If you're an experienced SEND TA looking for a long-term opportunity in a mainstream Wigan school, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.