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Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 110 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (as applicable)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEND school in Skelmersdale. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with varying needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication difficulties, and learning disabilities.

Previous SEND experience is preferred; however, we welcome applications from individuals who have gained relevant experience through personal, voluntary, community, youth work, care, or family support roles.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities.
Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils' emotional wellbeing.
Help pupils develop independence, social skills, and confidence.
Support with personal care requirements where necessary.
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs under the guidance of teaching staff.
Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and observations.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues.
Promote safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.

Desirable

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
Experience gained through personal, voluntary, community, care, youth work, or family support settings.
Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs.
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, or related fields. 

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you!

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and 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 the legal right to work in the UK
 * You must be willing to attend a registration interviewAll pay rates quoted are inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the role may become permanent at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area. We support placements at Primary, Secondary, SEND, and College level, as well as support staff roles

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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