Teaching Assistant Level 2 Supporting Children with Complex Needs

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 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

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and feel valued. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and help transform the lives of children with complex needs.

This is far more than a support role. It's an opportunity to be a trusted mentor, a champion for inclusion and a key part of a child's journey towards independence, confidence and success.

Why Join Us?

Every day brings new challenges, achievements and moments that truly matter. Whether you're celebrating a child's first spoken word, helping them build friendships, supporting their learning milestones, or simply being the person who makes them feel safe and understood, your impact will be life-changing.

You'll work as part of a highly supportive team that is passionate about providing exceptional opportunities for children with a range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe and profound learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Physical and medical needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will:

✨ Support children individually and in small groups to access learning and achieve their goals.

✨ Help pupils develop confidence, independence and communication skills.

✨ Work alongside teachers, therapists and families to provide outstanding support.

✨ Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.

✨ Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

✨ Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.

✨ Celebrate success, however big or small, and help children realise their potential.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children or young people with SEND.

Is patient, positive and passionate about inclusion.

Can build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Is flexible, proactive and able to think creatively.

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Believes that every child can succeed with the right support.

What We Offer

🌟 A welcoming and inclusive school community.

🌟 A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.

🌟 Excellent professional development and training opportunities.

🌟 A chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals.

🌟 The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on children's lives.

🌟 A wellness day - an additional day of leave to support your wellbeing

See our benefits brochure for further information

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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-hindley-green

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