Teaching Assistant
| Company: | TMP College |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wigan, WN3 4EL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The Teaching Assistant works as part of the wider curriculum and pastoral team to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across creative or academic study programmes. The post holder provides tailored academic, creative, and pastoral support, enabling students to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual outcomes within a safe and inspiring environment.
• Builds positive, professional relationships with learners.
• Monitors student wellbeing and follows safeguarding procedures where concerns arise.
• Implements positive behaviour strategies in line with college policy.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Supports learners to regulate emotions, develop communication skills, and build positive peer relationships.
• Promotes independence by gradually reducing support where appropriate.
• Encourages resilience, participation, and self-advocacy.
• Works alongside creative tutors in studios, workshops, rehearsal spaces, and digital learning environments.
• Supporting the delivery of vocational / subject specific curriculum including embedded functional skills
• Adapts materials to meet individual learning needs.
• Supporting the baseline and ongoing assessment of learners
• Supports practical engagement in creative disciplines.
• Assists with exhibitions, performances, live briefs, and external visits.
• Supporting the delivery of accreditation where appropriate.
• Facilitating PFA, tutorial and work experience sessions.
• Contribution to the provision and promotion of relevant IAG for learners.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of support provided and student progress.
• Contributes to EHCP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Works collaboratively with teaching staff and families.
• Strategies to positively and productively involve parents/carers, the wider community and the business community in the life of the college
• Engages in regular CPD to develop knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.
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