SEND Provision Teaching Assistant

Job Category: Specialist provision
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Job Location: Wigan
Pay Rate: £95 – 105 per day
Start Date: September 2026

About the role:

EdStaff are recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work in Specialist Provision settings in the Wigan area. Our partnership Trust exclusively recruits through EdStaff and has sites across the Ashton (Makerfield) / Hindley/ Leigh area. The schools have children with moderate to advanced SEND and additional needs / SEMH needs / PLMD needs who work with staff on a one to one or two to one basis. The pupils can engage in a range of academic, abridges, and life skills lesson in a safe and enriching environment. The role is to support a pupil with SEND additional needs and provide a consistent, tailored, and adapted approach in education.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about breaking barriers to learning and supporting pupils to thrive in education. This role is long term and full time within school.

Experience of working with children is essential for the role, but we welcome applications from individuals with experience gained in:

• Children’s residential homes
• Mental health or disability support roles
• Youth services
• Sports coaching

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in line with their EHCP
• Promote positive behaviour
• Provide tailored learning opportunities for pupils based on their individual learning needs
• Work closely with class teachers and other education professionals, including the SENDCo
• Adhere to school policies and procedures, including safeguarding

Person specification:

• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage students aged 11-16 with SEND
• Able to efficiently build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and/or reluctant learners

Essential requirements:

• At least 5 GCSE (grade C/4 or above), including Maths and English
• Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or relevant experience in a similar setting
• Proven experience of supporting pupils with SEND
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Able to provide reference details to cover the last 2-year period

Why join EdStaff:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your job search
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Free online CPD accredited learning opportunities
• Local roles—we find schools that suit your needs and location
• The opportunity to build strong relationships with local schools – potential for long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive pay rates
• Refer-a-friend scheme

Edstaff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.