Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions

Location: Blackburn and surrounding areas
Pay: £109.85 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: Immediate starts available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist educational provisions across Blackburn 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 positive difference to their education, development and wellbeing.
You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to support pupils with a range of individual needs, helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with their learning, development and engagement in classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence and social skills.
• Assist pupils with emotional, behavioural and communication needs.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to support individual pupil needs.

Essential Requirements

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people within specialist educational settings.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• An Enhanced DBS check for the Children's Workforce, either already in place and registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply and pay for one and register it on the Update Service.
• A minimum of 24 months of employment references, with no large or unexplained gaps in employment history.
• The ability to commit to full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time-only work.

What We Offer

• £109.85 per day.
• Full-time Monday to Friday hours.
• Term-time-only working.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to work within a range of specialist provisions across Blackburn.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people's lives.

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.
Apply today to discuss available Unqualified Teaching Assistant opportunities across Blackburn and the surrounding areas.
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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