Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND Support (Primary Schools)

Location: Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available)
Pay: £109 per day
Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs within mainstream primary schools across Liverpool.
These roles involve working closely with children who require consistent and structured support due to SEND, physical needs, medical needs and behavioural challenges. We are therefore looking for individuals who already have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs in a relevant setting.
Suitable experience may come from care environments, children's residential settings, youth work, medical roles, or specialist education, where supporting behaviour, emotional needs and safeguarding are a key part of the role.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Assist with physical or medical needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning and maintain classroom structure.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing independence.
• Consistency is key, so building strong, trusting relationships with pupils is essential.

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 empathy and resilience
• Confident behaviour management skills
• Understanding of a primary classroom environment
• Calm, proactive and adaptable approach

Why Work With Spencer Clarke Group?

• Competitive daily pay of £109 per day
• Weekly pay and flexible working options
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent roles
• 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.

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