Support Staff in Schools

Description

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting dedicated and experienced support staff to work within a number of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) schools across Wigan.

These roles involve supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning and manage their behaviour in a structured educational environment.

Role Details

Location: Wigan

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:30

Contract: Full-time only

Start: ASAP / Ongoing opportunities available

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs

Assist pupils in engaging with classroom activities and learning tasks

Support pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation

Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and structured learning environment

Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and independence

Requirements

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH is essential

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations

A genuine passion for supporting young people in their development

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support in their education.

If you are interested in this role, please apply today

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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