Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Unqualified Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Preston
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you currently working in care, residential support, pastoral roles or providing personal SEN support? Are you looking to take your experience into the education sector and make a lasting impact in a school environment?

We are seeking compassionate, resilient and proactive individuals to join primary and secondary schools as Unqualified Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for those with transferable skills who are passionate about supporting children and young people, particularly those with additional needs.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in class on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assist children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties

• Provide emotional and behavioural support

• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning

We Are Looking For Individuals Who Have Experience In:

• Residential care or children's homes

• Support work (young people or vulnerable adults)

• Pastoral or behavioural support roles

• Youth work or mentoring

• Personal care or SEN support

• Mental health or safeguarding settings

You do not need formal school-based experience. If you understand behaviour management, safeguarding, emotional regulation and building positive relationships, your skills are highly valuable in education.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be patient, empathetic and adaptable

• Have strong communication skills

• Be confident supporting challenging behaviour

• Remain calm under pressure

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS

Why Move Into Education?

• Structured working hours

• Term-time only roles available

• Opportunity to gain formal qualifications

• Clear progression routes into qualified TA roles, SEN specialism or teacher training

• Make a meaningful difference in a young person's life every day

If you are ready to transfer your skills into a rewarding school-based role, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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