Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Burnley and surrounding areas
£109.85 per day
Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs?
We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools and alternative provisions across Burnley. You'll be supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in education or continue making a positive impact within specialist settings.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting students with additional learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Helping to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Working across a variety of specialist provisions to meet the individual needs of each setting.

• Personal or professional experience supporting children or adults with additional needs.
• A positive, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Flexibility to work across schools in the Burnley areas.

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service (UDS), or willingness to apply and pay for a new Enhanced DBS.
• A minimum of two years' employment references.
• The right to work in the UK.

• £109.85 per day.
• Term-time only working pattern.
• Consistent Monday to Friday hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist education.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're compassionate, motivated and ready to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to begin your rewarding career in specialist 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 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 Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

*T's & C's apply.