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Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wigan

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEMH Secondary (WN5, Wigan)
 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 08:30–15:30 | £100 per day | Temp to Perm Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a nurturing and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEMH secondary provision in the WN5 area.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, supporting students on a 1:1 basis. You will play a key role in helping pupils engage with their learning, supporting emotional regulation, and managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.

The school is a supportive alternative provision that focuses on personalised learning and strong pastoral care for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The environment is structured yet nurturing, with small groups that allow staff to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine impact on each young person’s development.

We are looking for someone who is naturally patient, empathetic, and nurturing, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships. Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable, though candidates from backgrounds such as youth work, care, or support work are also encouraged to apply. A calm, resilient approach and confidence in setting boundaries are essential.

This role offers £100 per day, full-time hours (08:30–15:30), and the opportunity to move into a permanent position with the school for the right candidate. You will also receive ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and want a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, please apply today with your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our 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 provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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