Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Wigan?

Tradewind are working with a Primary School in Wigan who are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time within their year 2 class, which has a high number of SEN children. The role is a long- term temporary role starting As soon as possible and will run until July 2026, with the potential to be extended.

The school are looking for someone who has previous experience of working with children with Challenging behaviour or have worked extensively with learners with SEMH and MLD.

This school offers an inspirational environment where creative learning is encouraged, and an innovative attitude is a must.

We are looking for:

  • Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
  • Experience working with SEMH and MLD
  • Excellent communication and behaviour management techniques
  • 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 primary 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 career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on 01772 977333 /

Lindsey.pennington@twrecruitment.com

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