Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Your new company

Desian Education are proud to be working in collaboration with a Wigan based primary school that scored “Good” in all areas of Ofsted as they require an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term full-time temporary contract. This role will be starting on 20/04/2026, will last the remainder of the academic year with a permanent appointment being considered for the new academic year for the right individual.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be joining an experienced and supportive KS2 cohort, working collaboratively with a year 4 class teacher to promote the engagement and learning of your new pupils. The class you will be working is at full capacity with a small group with individual ECHP’s with varying levels of SEMH. You will lead on 1:1 support, delivering a trauma-informed curriculum and tailoring your approach to best suit individual emotional & attainment needs as well as personalities, you will:

• Delivering well-being and mindfulness sessions to boost confidence and self-esteem
• Support with ELSA interventions
• Use extensive positive reinforcement and strategies to promote engagement
• Regularly liaise with the SENCO on pupil progress, further requirements and key milestones

What you need to succeed

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Children’s DBS check
• Have experience working with SEMH and/or behavioural needs
• Experience supporting trauma
• Be at least NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualified

What you’ll get in return

If you are successful in your application you will receive:

• Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term contract
• Free training
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies