Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities available
Contract: Temporary to Permanent opportunities available
About the School
We are working with a specialist SEND school in Chorley that provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs. The school is committed to helping every student develop academically, socially, and emotionally through personalised support and inclusive education.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school. This role would suit someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs.
You will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, develop key life skills, and build confidence within the classroom environment.
While previous SEND experience is advantageous, we are keen to hear from applicants who have relevant personal, voluntary, care, support work, youth work, or coaching experience.
Key Duties
- Provide classroom support to pupils with a variety of SEND needs.
- Support students on an individual basis and in small group settings.
- Encourage participation, engagement, and independence throughout the school day.
- Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour support plans.
- Support pupils with social, emotional, and communication development.
- Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.
- Assist with personal care where required.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills and Qualities
- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
- Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
- Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, or complex needs.
- Previous work within schools, care settings, residential services, youth organisations, sports coaching, or community groups.
- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, psychology, or related subjects.
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
