Job Description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH

Burnley, East Lancashire£106 per dayFull-Time | Temp to Perm | Term Time Only

We are recruiting for a dedicated Unqualified Teaching Assistant to work within specialist SEND and SEMH provisions across Burnley and the wider East Lancashire area.

This is a full-time, term-time only role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with temp-to-perm opportunities available for successful candidates.

You will support students with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH. Some pupils may display challenging behaviour, so resilience, patience, and adaptability are essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting the class teacher with tailored learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
• Available Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (term time only)
• Able to travel across Burnley and East Lancashire
• Minimum 24 months employment references with no large unexplained gaps
• Willing to apply and pay for an Enhanced Child DBS and register it on the Update Service
• Reliable, resilient, and committed to supporting young people

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in specialist education and build a long-term career in schools.

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. xbpsjku 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 Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

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