Job Description

Performing Arts Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wigan
Start: Immediate or January
Pay: 85-100 per day
Are you a Performing Arts graduate looking to use your creativity, confidence and communication skills to support children with additional needs? Schools across Wigan are seeking enthusiastic graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants, providing support to pupils with a range of learning, social and emotional needs.
This is an ideal role for anyone looking to build experience in education, SEN support, therapy-based work or youth engagement.
About the Role:
Supporting pupils with special educational needs on a one-to-one or small-group basis
Using creative approaches (drama, movement, music, role-play) to help pupils engage in learning
Helping students develop communication, confidence and social interaction skills
Working closely with SENCOs and teachers to adapt learning materials
Creating a calm, nurturing and encouraging environment
Assisting with emotional regulation and building positive relationships
What We're Looking For:
A Performing Arts (or similar) degree
Confident, expressive and able to engage pupils in creative ways
Strong communication, patience and empathy
Passion for working with children with additional needs
Experience with young people is an advantage but not essential
What You'll Gain:
Hands-on SEN experience within supportive school settings
Training and development opportunities for long-term progression
A pathway into SEN teaching, therapy roles, or education-based careers
The chance to make a meaningful impact in pupils' daily school lives
How to Apply:
If you're a Performing Arts graduate looking for a rewarding SEN support role in Wigan, apply today to be considered for immediate or January starts.
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. Full assistance provided.
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