Teaching Assistant
Reeson Education
Wigan, GB
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Wigan, WN2 Start Date: ASAP Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.83 per hour Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Reeson Education is recruiting a committed and versatile Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in the WN2 area of Wigan. This Teaching Assistant role is to start as soon as possible on a full-time, long-term basis and involves supporting pupils with a variety of special educational needs (SEND) across different year groups. The ideal Teaching Assistant will be proactive, flexible, and passionate about inclusive education. You'll work closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure all children-regardless of need-can access learning and feel supported in their school journey. Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant: Provide in-class and 1:1 support for pupils with a range of SEND. Work as a Teaching Assistant across year groups depending on daily need. Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and behaviour management. Collaborate with staff and specialists to implement support strategies. Encourage pupil confidence, communication, and independence. Help create a calm, welcoming learning environment. The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will: Have experience supporting children with SEND (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, etc.). Be a reliable, nurturing, and patient Teaching Assistant . Be adaptable and confident supporting across multiple age groups. Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Have a genuine passion for helping every child reach their potential. Teaching Assistant Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply). Right to work in the UK. References covering the last 2-3 years. A strong commitment to your role as a Teaching Assistant . Benefits for the Teaching Assistant: Excellent rates of pay (paid weekly). Full-time hours with the potential to become permanent. Supportive school and friendly team environment. Free safeguarding and CPD training via Reeson Education. Dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement. If you're a compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistant ready for a fulfilling role in WN2, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your support career with Reeson Education. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%