Job Title: Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant (Temp-to-Perm)

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Location: Skelmersdale Setting: Primary & Secondary SEND School Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are working with a welcoming SEND school in Skelmersdale that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups. This is an excellent opportunity for someone without formal qualifications but with the right attitude and transferable experience-whether that's in care, support work, youth work, or personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with a range of SEND needs on a 1:1 and small group basis

Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging and accessible lessons

Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Support with personal care where required

Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment

Build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Who We're Looking For

Background in care, support work, youth work, or similar

Personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs is highly valued

Patient, resilient, and proactive approach

Willingness to learn and develop within a school setting

Comfortable working with both primary and/or secondary pupils

What's on Offer

Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability

Full training and ongoing support provided

Opportunity to gain experience in education

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 interviewAll 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. xehkeey 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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