Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND Support - Birkenhead Primary School Location: Birkenhead Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary - Full Time Pay: £109.85 per day Spencer Clarke Group are working with a primary school in Birkenhead who are seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs on a full-time basis. This role involves working closely with children who require consistent, structured and reliable support due to SEND, including behavioural, emotional, physical and medical needs. As a result, the school are looking for someone with relevant experience who can demonstrate strong reliability, punctuality and commitment, as consistency is key to pupil progress and wellbeing. Suitable backgrounds may include care settings, children's residential services, youth work, medical support roles or specialist education environments, where behaviour management, emotional support and safeguarding are essential. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group SEND support within the classroom. Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning. Assist children with physical or medical needs where required. Work alongside the class teacher to adapt learning and maintain structure. Help pupils access the primary curriculum and build confidence. Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils. Maintain high levels of punctuality and attendance. Essential Experience: Applicants must have experience supporting children or young people with: SEND or additional learning needs Behavioural or emotional regulation needs Physical or medical needs Care, residential or similar support backgrounds Applications without relevant SEND/support experience will not be shortlisted. What We're Looking For: Strong emotional empathy and resilience Confident behaviour management skills Understanding of primary school environments Calm, proactive and adaptable approach Reliable and punctual individuals Why Work With Spencer Clarke Group? Competitive daily pay of £109.85 per day Full-time role within a supportive school Opportunity to secure a long-term position Ongoing support from experienced consultants Referral Bonus Know someone perfect for the classroom? Refer a friend and earn up to £250 in shopping vouchers when we place them in a role. T&Cs apply. Application Requirements All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable). Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history and explain any gaps. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. All pay rates include 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; permanent opportunities may arise. Spencer Clarke Group works across Primary, Secondary, SEN, college-level teaching and support roles.