Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant - Chorley Primary School
Location: Chorley
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary - Full Time
Pay: £109.85 per day
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a primary school in Chorley who are seeking an Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs on a full-time basis.
This role involves supporting children who require consistent, structured and reliable support due to SEND, including behavioural, emotional, physical and communication needs. The school are therefore looking for someone who can demonstrate strong reliability, punctuality and commitment, as consistency is essential to pupil progress, engagement 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 key.
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The Role:
* Provide 1:1 and small group SEND support within the classroom.
* Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning.
* Assist pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
* Work alongside the class teacher to adapt learning and maintain structure.
* Help pupils access the primary curriculum and build confidence.
* Develop strong, consistent relationships with pupils.
* Maintain high levels of punctuality and attendance.
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Essential Experience:
Applicants must have experience supporting children or young people with:
* SEND or additional learning needs
* Behavioural or emotional regulation needs
* Speech, language or communication needs
* Physical or medical needs (desirable)
* Care, residential or similar support backgrounds
Applications without relevant SEND/support experience will not be shortlisted.
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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 committed to consistency
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Why Work With Spencer Clarke Group?
* Competitive daily pay of £109.85 per day
* Full-time role within a supportive school
* Opportunity to gain valuable SEND experience
* Ongoing support from experienced consultants
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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.
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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.
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