Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £109.85 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 15:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

The Role

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist provisions across the Skelmersdale area.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a career within education and gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.
You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to provide support both in and outside of the classroom, helping pupils to engage with learning, develop their confidence and overcome barriers to education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Supporting pupils with additional, behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Supporting pupils to manage emotions and challenging situations.
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Following individual learning, behaviour and support plans.
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff to meet individual needs.
• Promoting positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced Child DBS - you must already have one on the Update Service or be happy to apply and pay for a new enhanced child DBS.
• Minimum 24 months of employment references.
• No significant gaps in employment history.
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people within specialist education.
• Reliable, patient and professional approach.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 15:30pm, during term time.

What We Offer

• £109.85 per day.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday position.
• Term-time-only working.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to work across specialist provisions in the Skelmersdale area.
• Potential opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions.

Interested?

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking to gain experience within a specialist education setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for immediate opportunities across Skelmersdale.
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.
*T's & C's apply.