Teaching Assistant - Supporting Children with Complex Needs

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  11 March 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: £13.05 - £13.26 Hourly QUEST B NJC 4-5 Pay Award Pending

Teaching Assistant - Supporting Children with Complex Needs job summary

Teaching Assistant - Supporting Children with Complex Needs

Hours: 31.25 hours per week (8.40am - 3.25pm)

Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

As a Teaching Assistant supporting children with complex needs, you will work closely with teachers and senior staff to provide targeted support for pupils with learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, or physical disabilities. Your role will be crucial in:

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Assisting with individual education and behaviour plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being.
• Helping pupils access learning through small group or one-to-one support.
• Assisting with personal care, communication, and social development.
• Providing basic first aid and administering medication in line with Trust policies.
• Supporting classroom management and creating a positive learning environment.

You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact every day, helping pupils overcome challenges and celebrate their successes.

About you

We are seeking someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs.
• Confident in communicating effectively with pupils, teachers, and families.
• Knowledgeable about child development, SEND, and relevant educational policies.
• Able to work both independently and as a valued member of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to meet the evolving needs of our schools.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willing to engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your skills.

A Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience is essential, alongside experience working with children who have additional needs.

What We Offer

• A wellness day - an additional days leave to support your wellbeing
• Local Government Pension Team
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment
• The satisfaction of making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Access to a network of schools and professionals committed to excellence
• 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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 278 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-abram

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