Un-Qualified Teaching Assistant

  • Spencer Clarke Group
  • Chorley, Lancashire
  • Mar 03, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH

Chorley, Central Lancashire
106 per day
Full-Time Temp to Perm Term Time Only

We are recruiting for a dedicated Unqualified Teaching Assistant to work within specialist SEND and SEMH provisions across Chorley and the surrounding Central Lancashire area.

This is a full-time, term-time only role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with temp-to-perm opportunities available for successful candidates.

You will be supporting students with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH. Some pupils may display challenging behaviour, so resilience, patience and adaptability are essential.



Role Responsibilities

Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis

  • Assisting the class teacher with tailored learning activities

  • Promoting positive behaviour and engagement

  • Helping create a safe, structured learning environment



Requirements

  • Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

  • Available Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (term time only)

  • Able to travel to Preston, Chorley, Leyland, and Bamber Bridge

  • Minimum 24 months employment references with no large unexplained gaps

  • Willing to apply and pay for an Enhanced Child DBS and register it on the Update Service

  • Resilient, reliable, and committed to supporting young people

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in specialist education and build a long-term career in schools.

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. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

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