Teaching Assistant (Unqualified) - Central Lancashire / Chorley Area
📍 Location: Chorley & surrounding areas
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only - 08:30am to 15:30pm
💰 Pay: £106 - £115 per day (depending on experience)
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About the Role:
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant (Unqualified) to join our team, supporting children in schools across the Central Lancashire area, particularly in and around Chorley. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
You will be working alongside experienced teachers to help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
What We're Looking For:
✅ No formal qualifications required - just GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
✅ Ability to travel to schools in the Chorley area
✅ A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting children's learning and well being
✅ A genuine passion for helping others
Desirable experience includes:
Working in support work, care, or healthcare settings
Having personal experience supporting a family member or friend with additional needs
Requirements:
Must have 24 months of employment references with no large gaps
Must hold a current Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or be willing to apply and pay for one prior to starting
Why Join Us?
🌟 Term-time only hours - enjoy a great work-life balance
🌟 Supportive team and training opportunities
🌟 Rewarding work making a difference in children's lives every day
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.
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