Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistant - Skelmersdale

Location: Skelmersdale
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary - Full Time
Pay: £109.85 per day

Spencer Clarke Group are working with a welcoming primary school in Skelmersdale who are seeking an Unqualified Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional learning, behavioural and communication needs within a mainstream primary school. Many of the children require consistent, structured and reliable support to help them engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

The school are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent reliability, punctuality and commitment, as consistency is essential for pupils who thrive through familiar routines and positive relationships.
Suitable backgrounds may include care settings, children's residential services, youth work, healthcare, support work or specialist education, where behaviour management, emotional support and safeguarding are key responsibilities.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support within the classroom.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and classroom engagement.
• Work alongside the class teacher to adapt learning activities and provide personalised support.
• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Help pupils access the primary curriculum through engaging and differentiated support.
• Maintain a calm, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Essential Experience:

Applicants should have experience supporting children or young people with:

• Additional learning needs.
• Behavioural or emotional regulation needs.
• Speech, language or communication needs.
• Physical or medical needs (desirable).
• Care, residential, youth work or similar support backgrounds.

Applications without relevant support experience may not be shortlisted.

What We're Looking For:

• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong emotional empathy and excellent communication skills.
• Confident behaviour management skills.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude.
• Excellent reliability, punctuality and commitment.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Why Work With Spencer Clarke Group?

• Competitive daily pay of £109.85 per day.
• Full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school.
• Long-term placements with potential for permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants.
• Access to a wide network of schools and future career opportunities.

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Application Requirements

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy.
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and explain any gaps. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted include 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, permanent opportunities may arise at a later date.
Spencer Clarke Group works with a variety of schools across a wide geographical area, covering Primary, Secondary, Special Educational Needs, college-level teaching and support staff roles.