Salary: £95 - 110 per day
Reference: SENTA-WIGAN
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary & Secondary Schools
Location: Wigan
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £95 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We are seeking caring, patient and committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Mainstream Settings across the Wigan area. These full-time, long-term roles start in September, with many offering the potential for permanent contracts to the right candidates.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers or graduates looking to develop a rewarding career in education.
The Role
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with additional needs within a mainstream classroom setting.
Your key responsibilities include:
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Supporting pupils individually throughout the school day.
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Working with children who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, learning difficulties or other additional needs.
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Helping pupils access learning and fully engage in lessons.
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Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
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Collaborating closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to implement tailored support strategies.
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Encouraging pupils’ independence, confidence and social development.
What We Are Looking For
We welcome applicants who have:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in schools, care, youth work or similar settings.
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A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
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A flexible and proactive attitude.
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A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
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Competitive daily pay of £95–£110.
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Long-term assignments with opportunities to secure permanent roles.
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September start dates across a wide range of mainstream Primary and Secondary schools.
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Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
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Weekly pay.
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Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
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Referral bonus scheme.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to make a real difference in a mainstream school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV. One of our education recruitment consultants will contact you to discuss the opportunities available across Bolton.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp-to-Perm
Pay: £95.00–£110.00 per day
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
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No weekends
Location: Wigan
Start Date: September 2026
