Job Title: Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant (Temp-to-Perm)
Location: Skelmersdale
Setting: Primary & Secondary SEND School
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are working with a welcoming SEND school in Skelmersdale that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone without formal qualifications but with the right attitude and transferable experience-whether that's in care, support work, youth work, or personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with a range of SEND needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging and accessible lessons
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Support with personal care where required
Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
Build strong relationships with pupils and staff
Who We're Looking For
Background in care, support work, youth work, or similar
Personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs is highly valued
Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Willingness to learn and develop within a school setting
Comfortable working with both primary and/or secondary pupils
What's on Offer
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability
Full training and ongoing support provided
Opportunity to gain experience in education
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 interviewAll 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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