Job Detail

Teaching Assistant

• Field: Teaching & Education
• Deadline: 2026-03-10 01:03
• Wigan, Greater Manchester

Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant - Wigan

The role is supporting learners in a SEMH Secondary school on a 1:1 or small group basis.

This inclusive school enables all learners to achieve high standards academically, socially and personally. Offering interventions such as: Reflexology, Bowen Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Counselling and Nurture.

Working hours- Monday- Friday, 8:30am-15:30pm.

What we’re looking for:

* A recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare or experience working with children in a formal setting e.g school, residential, sports coaching.

* An interest in supporting children with additional needs.

* A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude.

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

* Competitive rates of pay - all pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) - we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you’re entitled to.

Hazel Tree Education are a specialist recruitment agency who work alongside schools and nurseries within the North West, including Wigan, Leigh, Warrington, Bolton, St Helens and Manchester area.

We offer various roles for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Nursery Nurses, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTA’s and more. We specialise in short-term, temporary, and flexible supply work.

We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please be advised that applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Job Type: Temporary

Benefits:

* Free parking

* On-site parking

Experience:

* working with children: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

* DBS or the means to acquire one (required)

Work Location: In person