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Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Preston
Location: Preston
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive daily rate
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing opportunities
Are you looking to start a career in education?
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a number of schools across Preston who are looking for Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils in the classroom. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children and young people, but may not yet have formal school-based experience.
You do not need to hold a Teaching Assistant qualification. Schools are often keen to meet people with the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
The role
As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or alongside the class teacher. Your role will be to help pupils engage with learning, stay focused and feel supported throughout the school day.
You may be supporting with:
Classroom activities and general learning support
Reading, writing and numeracy tasks
Behaviour and emotional regulation
SEN support, including pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs
Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
We are interested in hearing from people with backgrounds in:
Care or support work
Youth work
Sports coaching
Nurseries or childcare
Residential support
Psychology or education graduates
Voluntary work with children or young people
Personal experience supporting children with additional needs
What we are looking for
You will need to be:
Patient, calm and resilient
Reliable and committed
Confident working with children and young people
Able to build positive relationships
Willing to learn and take direction from teaching staff
Passionate about making a difference in a pupil's school day
What we offer
Opportunities across Preston schools
Full-time and part-time roles available
Support throughout the registration process
Access to school-based experience
Opportunities to develop into longer-term education roles
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to get into education but is not sure where to start.
Apply today to be considered for Unqualified Teaching Assistant opportunities in Preston.
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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