SEND Teaching Assistant Skelmersdale

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions in Skelmersdale

Location: Skelmersdale 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

About the Role

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide tailored support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

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

Support pupils with communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Adapt support to meet individual learning needs and abilities.

Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.

Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.

Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning resources.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

Previous personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional needs is desirable.

A patient, caring, resilient and adaptable approach.

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.

What We Offer

£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 settings.

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 wit...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Skelmersdale

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English