SEND Teaching Assistant
BBBH58466_1778586663
Posted: 12/05/2026
- £0.00 - £16.90 per hour
- Darwen, Lancashire
- Permanent
Location: Darwen
Job Type: Temporary with Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Pay: £16.90 hourly
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist education setting in Darwen.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant (TA) looking to work within SEND education, supporting children with additional needs in a structured and rewarding school environment.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Working with children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs
- Providing 1:1 and small group support in the classroom
- Supporting behaviour management, emotional regulation, and engagement
- Helping deliver a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Assisting teachers with learning activities and classroom support
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people in an education setting preferred
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Patient, resilient, and supportive approach
- Passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Join Spencer Clarke Group?
- Flexible temporary roles with temp-to-perm opportunities
- Dedicated education consultants providing ongoing support
- Opportunities within SEND schools and specialist provisions
- Strong career progression within education and SEN support roles
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.
INDSCGLAN
