Specialist Support Teaching Assistant - Chorley

Location: Chorley and surrounding areas
Pay: -109.85 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Position: Supply
Start Date: ASAP

Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Specialist Support Teaching Assistants to work within specialist provisions across Chorley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, communication difficulties and behavioural needs.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide tailored support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and reach their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Support pupils with learning, communication, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning abilities.

• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning resources.

• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Previous personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable.

• A patient, caring, resilient and adaptable approach.

• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to pay -50 towards the application and register with the Update Service.

• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, during term time.

• -109.85 per day.

• Consistent weekday hours, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

• Full-time, term-time-only supply work.

• Valuable experience within specialist SEND and SEMH provisions.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

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 Liam Jones on remembering to include your details as well.

*T''s & C''s apply.