SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan

Pay: £90 - £115 per day

Role: Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND)

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you passionate about inclusive education? We are looking for patient, resilient, and empathetic individuals to support pupils with additional needs in mainstream primary settings across Wigan and Leigh.

In this role, you won't just be a staff member; you will be a champion for children who face barriers to learning, helping them achieve milestones that others might take for granted.

The Role

Tailored Support: Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who have Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

Adaptation: Break down lesson plans into manageable tasks tailored to the child's specific Learning Plan or EHCP.

Emotional Regulation: Use de-escalation techniques and sensory breaks to help pupils stay engaged and calm.

Progress Tracking: Monitor and record small wins and developmental milestones to share with the SENCO and parents.

What You Bring

Compassion: A genuine desire to see every child succeed, regardless of their challenges.

Experience: Previous experience with SEND is highly valued, whether in a school, care, or personal setting.

Training: Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, or Team-Teach is a significant advantage (but not essential).

Resilience: The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.

To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role you will need to:

Hold a L2 or above teaching assistant or equivalent qualification.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
You must have the legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced SEN teaching assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on (phone number removed) /

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The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed