Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND Support - Primary Schools

Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available)
Pay: £109 per day
Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Birkenhead to support pupils with additional needs within mainstream primary schools across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral area.
These SEND Teaching Assistant roles in Birkenhead primary schools involve working with children who require consistent, structured and reliable support due to SEND, physical needs, medical needs and behavioural challenges. As a result, we are seeking individuals who not only have relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, but who can also demonstrate strong reliability, punctuality and commitment, as consistency is essential to the progress and wellbeing of these pupils.
Suitable backgrounds may include care settings, children's residential services, youth work, medical support roles or specialist education environments, where behaviour management, emotional support and safeguarding are key.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEND support within primary school classrooms.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Assist children with physical or medical needs where required.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt learning and maintain structure.
• Help pupils access the primary curriculum and develop independence.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils to support progress.
• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance to ensure continuity of support.

Essential Experience:

Applicants must have experience supporting children or young people with:

• SEND or additional learning needs
• Behavioural or emotional needs
• Physical or medical needs
• Care, residential or similar support backgrounds

Applications without relevant SEND/support experience will not be shortlisted.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong emotional empathy and resilience
• Confident behaviour management skills
• Understanding of primary school classroom environments
• Calm, proactive and adaptable approach
• Reliable and punctual individuals committed to consistent support

Why Work With Spencer Clarke Group?

• Competitive daily pay of £109 per day
• Weekly pay and flexible working opportunities
• Long-term roles with potential for permanent placements
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Referral Bonus

Know someone perfect for the classroom? Refer a friend and earn up to £250 in shopping vouchers when we place them in a role. T&Cs apply.

Application Requirements

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history and explain any gaps. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
All pay rates include 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position with potential for permanent opportunities.
Spencer Clarke Group works across Primary, Secondary, SEN, college-level teaching and support roles.