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Posted on: 22 Oct 2026
Location: blackburn
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £110 per day
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Are you passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn?
We are recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Education Support stuff to join a supportive school setting in blackburn. This is a full-time, term-time opportunity starting ASAP, working Monday to Friday.
As an Education Support Worker, you will support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream primary and specialist settings in Skelmersdale. You may work with pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Working alongside teachers, the SENCo and other professionals, you will help create a positive, inclusive environment where pupils can develop their confidence, independence and learning skills.
Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND across mainstream primary and specialist settings.
Support pupils in working towards their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and individual support goals.
Use visual aids, sensory resources and practical strategies to encourage engagement and learning.
Help pupils manage emotions, routines and transitions throughout the school day.
Promote positive behaviour, independence and social development.
Build supportive relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Share observations and progress updates with teachers, the SENCo and relevant colleagues.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, including:
Education Support Workers, SEN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
Candidates with experience in special schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) or specialist resource bases.
Individuals from care, youth work, residential support or other relevant support work backgrounds.
Graduates in psychology, education, childhood studies or related disciplines who are keen to build a career in education support.
You will be:
Patient, caring and calm when faced with challenging situations.
Adaptable and comfortable working across mainstream and specialist settings.
Committed to supporting pupils' wellbeing, development and individual needs.
Reliable, professional and able to provide consistent support.
A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
A dedicated consultant with knowledge of the local education market.
Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
Opportunities to secure long-term placements and potential permanent positions.
Refer-a-friend rewards.
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and want to make a meaningful difference in blackburn, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your education support career!
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks and overseas police clearances, where applicable, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment history, where possible, and all employment gaps must be explained.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the opportunity to become permanent may become available at a later date.
Spencer Clarke Group works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area, covering primary, secondary, special educational needs and college settings, as well as education support staff positions.
