Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Blackpool

Location: Blackpool
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the classroom?
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Blackpool.
You do not need a Teaching Assistant qualification to apply. Schools are increasingly looking for people with the right personality, resilience and commitment to support children with their learning and development.
This role could be ideal for someone with experience in childcare, care work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, tutoring or any role where you have supported children, young people or adults with additional needs.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you may be asked to:

• Support pupils during lessons
• Work with children individually or in small groups
• Help children improve their confidence and independence
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines
• Support the class teacher with activities and interventions

We Are Looking For

• A calm, caring and supportive approach
• Confidence working with children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to remain patient and positive
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential

Whether you are looking to start a career in education or gain more experience before completing a qualification, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Apply today to speak with our Primary Education team about Teaching Assistant vacancies across Blackpool.

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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