Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Blackpool
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Available
Are you caring, patient, and passionate about helping children achieve their best - even if you don't yet have classroom experience?
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a welcoming primary school in Blackpool seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with experience in care, youth work, support work, childcare or residential care who wants to transition into education.
The Role
* Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them to engage and progress.
* Work alongside the class teacher to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
* Offer emotional and behavioural support to pupils with SEND/SEMH needs.
* Help with classroom activities, preparation and general daily routines.
About You
* Experience working with children or young people in any setting (school, care, support, youth work).
* Nurturing, calm and resilient personality.
* A strong interest in education and supporting children with additional needs.
* Willing to learn and develop through training and mentoring.
The School Offers
* Supportive leadership and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
* Excellent on-the-job training and development opportunities.
* Pathways to qualifications (Level 2/3 TA or HLTA).
* Flexible working patterns - full-time or part-time.
* Long-term and potentially permanent contracts.
If you're looking to start a rewarding career in education and make a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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