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Chorley
Spencer Clarke Group
Teaching assistant
Posted: 20 October
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term Time Only)
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Roles Available (depending on your availability)
Pay: £106 - £115 per day (depending on experience and travel)
Start Date: ASAP (subject to completion of vetting checks)

The Role:
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work within specialist provisions across the Chorley area of Lancashire, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. These rewarding roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

As part of an experienced and supportive team, you'll play a key role in helping pupils achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. You'll assist with learning activities, behaviour support, and personal care, ensuring every pupil receives the highest level of support and encouragement.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support children and young people with additional needs in an SEN school environment.

* Assist with classroom activities and encourage pupil engagement.

* Provide or support with personal care where required.

* Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

* Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff while also using your initiative when working independently.

Requirements:

* Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs.

* Must hold (or be willing to apply and pay for) an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service.

* A minimum of 24 months' employment references with no large gaps in employment.

* Proactive, resilient, and confident working with children with complex needs.

* Availability Monday to Friday during term time.

What We Offer:

* Competitive daily rates of £106 - £115 (based on experience and travel).

* Flexible working to suit your availability.

* Ongoing professional development and support from a specialist education agency.

* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

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.

*T's & C's apply.

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