Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision (Chorley)
Chorley, Lancashire
Full-Time, Monday to Friday (08:30am - 15:30pm), Term Time Only
£106 - £115 per day (dependent on experience)
A specialist education provision in Chorley is seeking a caring, reliable, and proactive Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, term-time only role supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.
You will work across classrooms providing general support, as well as working 1:1 or with small groups, helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and engage positively in school. Some students will require personal care, so the ideal candidate must feel comfortable offering hands-on support where needed.
This role is perfect for someone looking to begin or develop their career within specialist education-no school-based experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils with SEN and complex additional needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support as directed by teaching staff
Assist with personal care routines where required
Help implement individual learning and support plans
Encourage communication, independence, and positive behaviour
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:
No formal teaching qualifications required
Must have 24 months of employment references with no large unexplained gaps
Must hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or be willing to apply and pay for one
A patient, resilient, and enthusiastic attitude
Experience in care, support work, healthcare, or supporting individuals with additional needs is desirable
What's on Offer:
🌟 Full-time, term-time only role
🌟 Supportive specialist provision with ongoing guidance
🌟 Meaningful, rewarding work helping young people thrive
🌟 Competitive daily rate: £106 - £115
Interested?
If you're passionate about helping young people with additional needs and are ready to take the next step in your career, 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. 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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