Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £110 per day
Thinking about a career change into education? A friendly primary school in Blackburn is looking for an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to start ASAP, and attitude matters far more than paperwork.

About the Role:

This is a full-time, term time role working alongside experienced teachers and support staff. You will spend your day helping pupils get the most out of every lesson, with training and support from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Helping pupils understand and complete their work
• Supporting small group and one to one sessions set by the teacher
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good routines
• Getting resources and activities ready for the day
• Supporting pupils at break, lunch and during the transition between lessons

What We Are Looking For:

• No teaching qualification needed, full training is given
• Any background where you have worked with people: retail, hospitality, care, sport or graduate
• A warm, approachable manner with children
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one
• Commitment to the full week during term time

What You Will Receive:

• £110 per day
• Schools across Blackburn and the surrounding area
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools
• Free ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
• Weekly pay
• A refer a friend scheme

About Spencer Clarke Group:

We are a specialist education recruitment agency working with primary, secondary and SEND schools across the North West. We take the time to understand what you want from your next role and we are honest with you about what is available.

Apply now

If you are interested in this role, click apply or get in touch with Georgia at Spencer Clarke Group for a confidential conversation.

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.