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SEND Teaching Assistant

Specialist Primary School (Wigan/Bolton)

Full-time and part time temporary and long term positions available

£444 - £500 per week

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support a specialist primary school located between Wigan and Bolton.

This wonderful school provides a nurturing environment for pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, speech & language needs, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties. They are seeking reliable and flexible staff to join their team on an ad hoc, short-term, and long-term basis.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping them engage with learning and reach their potential
• Assisting the class teacher with differentiated activities and personalised learning plans
• Using strategies to support pupils with communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs
• Creating a calm, safe and inclusive environment for every child
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families

We’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (school-based experience preferred but not essential)
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Ability to adapt quickly and use initiative
• A commitment to helping every child feel valued and supported

What’s on offer:

• Variety of work – ad hoc, short-term, or longer-term placements
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing training and support from a dedicated consultant (many of us are former teachers ourselves!)
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a highly supportive specialist setting

Start Date: Ongoing – we have immediate work available

Why Premier Education?

• Work with an established, education-focused team that prioritises support and professional development.
• Enjoy access to training, mentoring, and long-term opportunities in high-quality schools.
• Make a real impact supporting some of the most vulnerable children in education today.

How to apply

If you have a Psychology or teaching assistant background and some relevant SEN experience, I would love to hear from you.

Please upload a full CV and include your qualification details.

Applications without required experience or qualifications will not be progressed.

The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.