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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant | Teaching Support | Classroom Support
SEND / SEMH / Behaviour Focus – Wigan Schools

Competitive Pay | Flexible Opportunities | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs in Wigan schools? Are you reliable, consistent and committed to making a difference every day?

We are recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants and Classroom Support staff to work across primary and secondary schools in Wigan, supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs in the classroom and throughout the wider school community.

Wigan schools place strong value on consistency and reliability. Pupils with additional needs thrive when the adults around them are dependable, calm and present. Your reliability is not just appreciated — it is essential.

The Role in Wigan Schools

You will:

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    Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs in mainstream classrooms

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    Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions

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    Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies

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    Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs

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    Promote inclusion across the wider school environment

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    Provide support during transitions, break times and structured activities

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    Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

You will be a steady and consistent presence in a child’s day — someone they can trust and rely on.

What Wigan Schools Expect

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    Reliability and punctuality — consistency is key

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    Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH

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    An understanding that behaviour is communication

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    Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure

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    Confidence to think on your feet

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    Ability to take direction while also using your own initiative

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    Strong teamwork and communication skills

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    A nurturing, professional approach

Schools in Wigan need support staff who are dependable, proactive and committed to maintaining stability for vulnerable learners.

What We Offer

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    Competitive rates of pay

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    Flexible working opportunities

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    Immediate start roles available

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    Opportunities across a range of supportive Wigan schools

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    Experience within inclusive and diverse school communities

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    Ongoing professional development opportunities

If you are resilient, adaptable and understand that consistency builds trust and progress, we would love to hear from you.

Be the reliable support that helps pupils in Wigan thrive.

Equal Opportunities Employer | Enhanced DBS & Safeguarding Required

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