Secondary Teaching Assistant – SEND – Wigan (WN6) Secondary School | Monday–Friday Axcis Education is currently recruiting confident, resilient and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants to work within a secondary school in the WN6 area of Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous SEND experience who enjoys working with young people, can confidently manage behaviour and is comfortable supporting pupils across different classrooms and year groups. We are looking for someone proactive, adaptable and able to think on their feet. You must be confident setting boundaries, managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils. The Role This is a school-wide support role, meaning you will be working across the secondary school rather than being assigned to one pupil or classroom. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting pupils with SEND across different subjects and year groups. • Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required. • Managing behaviour confidently and consistently. • Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs. • Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independence. • Helping pupils access lessons and remain focused on learning. • Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff. • Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team. Essential Requirements To be considered for this position, you must: • Have at least 6 months' relevant UK SEND experience, gained through paid employment, extensive personal caring responsibilities or voluntary experience supporting children or adults with SEND. • Be aged 18 or over. • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one. • Be available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm. • Be confident managing behaviour and dealing with challenging situations. • Be comfortable supporting secondary-aged pupils across different classrooms and year groups. • Be proactive, resilient, reliable and confident using your initiative. • Be able to travel reliably to WN6. • Have an overseas police clearance certificate for any country where you have spent six months or more within the last five years (where applicable). Location & Working Hours Location: Wigan, WN6 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Reliable travel to WN6 is essential. Candidates must be comfortable commuting to the school consistently. Who Would Suit This Role? This position would suit someone who is confident, assertive and approachable, with the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries. You must be comfortable working in a busy secondary school environment, adapting to different situations and managing behaviour without becoming overwhelmed. Ready to Apply? If you have previous UK SEND experience, are confident managing behaviour and enjoy supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you! Whether your experience comes from paid employment, voluntary work or extensive personal caring responsibilities, we welcome applications from individuals with the right skills, attitude and experience. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. We are keen to speak with suitable candidates! Axcis Education – Making a difference, one placement at a time. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Amy Bingham on 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Amy Bingham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 / 01772 540 740 l Ext: 3033</strong></strong>