SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a difference every day as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Wigan. SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary) Wigan £463 - £500 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: September 2026 The School and Role This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils’ growth, confidence, and well-being. You’ll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in modern, purpose-built facilities based in Wigan, that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND. This is a term-time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long-term opportunities within special education Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below) To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will: Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting. What we offer As an SEN Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:  Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.  Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).  Social and networking events. Pension contributions.  CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant based near to Wigan who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.  #visionsupport