Unqualified Teaching Assistant Skelmersdale

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions

Location: Skelmersdale and surrounding areas Pay: £109.85 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 3:30pm Contract: Full-time, term-time only Position: Supply Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist educational provisions across Skelmersdale and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference to their education, development and well being.

You will work alongside experienced teaching staff, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

No formal teaching assistant qualification is required, but a genuine interest in working with and supporting young people with additional needs is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils within the classroom.

Support children and young people with a range of additional needs.

Assist pupils with their learning, communication and social development.

Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning.

Support pupils with emotional regulation and behavioural needs.

Assist teachers with classroom activities and tailored learning tasks.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to reach their potential.

Essential Requirements

A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.

Previous personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs is desirable.

A patient, caring, resilient and adaptable approach.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

An Enhanced DBS check for the Children's Workforce, registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to pay £50 to apply for one and register it on the Update Service.

Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, during term time.

What We Offer

£109.85 per day.

Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours.

Term-time-only work.

Supply opportunities within specialist educational provisions.

ASAP start dates.

Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Valuable experience working within specialist SEND and SEMH settings.

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, we would 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 Liam Jones on remembering to include your details as well.

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