SEN Teaching Assistant - Wigan Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time and ADHOC - Supply Pay: Competitive daily rate We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in Wigan, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning in a supportive and nurturing environment. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs. Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging and accessible lessons. Support pupils with their educational, social and emotional development. Help manage behaviour and promote positive learning experiences. Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs. Encourage independence, confidence and positive interactions. The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN. Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs would be advantageous. A patient, caring and resilient approach. Confident supporting positive behaviour and managing challenging situations. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. What We Offer: Competitive rates of pay. Flexible supply opportunities. Opportunities for ongoing and long-term placements. Experience working within specialist SEN provisions. A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support. If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Wigan, we would love to hear from you! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community