Un-Qualified Teaching Assistant Blackburn

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH

Blackburn, Lancashire
£110 per day
Start Date: 22/06/2026
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Unqualified Teaching Assistant to work within specialist provisions in the Blackburn area, supporting students with SEND and SEMH additional needs.
This is a full-time, term-time only role offering a rewarding opportunity to support young people both academically and emotionally within a structured specialist setting.

Role Responsibilities

Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
Assisting the class teacher with tailored learning activities
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

Willingness to support students with SEND and SEMH needs
Minimum 24 months employment references with no large unexplained gaps
Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or willingness to pay and apply for one
Reliable, patient, and resilient approach
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within specialist education and build a long-term career.
Apply now to secure your role for June 2026.

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.

*T's & C's apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed