Teaching Assistant Level 2 Supporting Children with Complex Needs

Hindley Green Community Primary School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,333.00 - £18,622.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Supporting Children with Complex Needs job summary

At Hindley Green Community Primary School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, feel valued and reach their full potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our committed team, supporting children with complex needs to access learning, develop independence and flourish both academically and socially.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and understands the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children and families.

The Role

You will work closely with class teachers, SEND staff and external professionals to provide high-quality support for pupils with complex educational, communication, sensory, medical or developmental needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Support children with complex needs on a one-to-one basis and within small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement strategies and programmes recommended by SEND professionals.
• Support communication, social interaction and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to the development and review of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Create a nurturing, safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children with SEND and complex needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and raising outcomes for all children.
• Can remain calm, professional and proactive in challenging situations.
• Shares our vision of ensuring every child feels seen, heard and valued.

We Can Offer:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Strong leadership and a culture of collaboration.
• An additional day of leave - wellness day to support your wellbeing.
• A school community that values wellbeing and inclusion.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every single day.
• See our benefits brochure for further details.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hindley Green Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hindley Green Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hindley-green-community-primary-school

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