Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Darwen
Pay: £16.90 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistants Wanted - Darwen

Spencer Clarke Group is currently recruiting Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistants to work across a number of friendly and supportive primary schools in the Darwen area. These are fantastic temp-to-perm opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to start or develop a rewarding career in education.
Whether you have experience working with children through childcare, coaching, youth work, volunteering, tutoring or other transferable roles, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside class teachers to support pupils throughout the school day, helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment. You may provide one-to-one support, work with small groups, or assist with whole-class activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, participation and enjoyment of learning.
• Help maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Support pupils with a range of learning abilities and needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with primary-aged children.
• Previous experience in childcare, coaching, youth work, tutoring, volunteering or similar roles is desirable but not essential.
• A positive, caring and reliable attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What's on Offer?

• £16.90 per hour.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Spencer Clarke Group consultant.
• Valuable experience within welcoming primary schools.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career in education.

If you're passionate about supporting young learners and are looking for your next opportunity within a primary school in Darwen, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Spencer Clarke Group Education team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available in Darwen.
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.

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