Reeson Education is looking for a caring, resilient, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Wigan.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys working closely with children who require additional support and wants to make a real difference to their day-to-day learning and development.

The successful candidate will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PLMD), and other additional needs. You will work alongside the class teacher and wider school team to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and able to engage with their learning.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Supporting children with communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour through a calm and consistent approach.
• Helping pupils manage transitions and changes throughout the school day.
• Adapting activities and resources to make learning accessible.
• Promoting independence and encouraging pupils to develop their confidence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and becoming a trusted member of the classroom team.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff to support individual pupil needs.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working within an SEN setting would be beneficial, particularly experience involving SEMH, PLMD, complex needs, or challenging behaviour. However, the school is also open to candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, calm, and compassionate.
• Confident supporting children with additional needs.
• Able to remain consistent when managing challenging behaviour.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Naturally encouraging and positive.
• Able to build strong professional relationships with pupils.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term school placement.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Why Apply?

• Full-time long-term position in a supportive Wigan primary school.
• Potential opportunity to secure a school-based contract.
• Excellent experience working with pupils with complex and additional needs.
• Supportive staff team and strong SEN provision.
• Early Friday finish with full pay.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Consistent work throughout the placement.
• Ongoing support from Reeson Education.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within SEN education while making a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support.

If you are a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, or someone with relevant experience working with children, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for this SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wigan.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%