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 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