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Un-Qualified Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions Blackburn, East Lancashire£110-£115 per day (6.5-hour days)Full-Time | Term Time OnlyMonday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within specialist provisions in and around the Blackburn area. This is a full-time, term-time only role, supporting students with a range of additional needs including SEND and SEMH. You will play a key role in helping pupils access education, develop confidence, and thrive in a structured environment. Role Responsibilities • Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis, • Assisting the teacher with tailored and differentiated learning activities, • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation, • Helping create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environmentRequirements, • Experience working with children, or within a care/support/health setting, • Alternatively, personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs, • Minimum 24 months employment references with no large unexplained gaps, • Willing to pay for and apply for an Enhanced Child DBS and register it on the Update Service 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.

Teaching Assistant - Blackburn with Darwen Location: Blackburn with Darwen Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only) Pay: £14.24 p/h Contract: Temporary (Starting after Easter through to the end of the academic year) Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits perfectly within the school day? We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable General Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community in Blackburn with Darwen starting this April. The Role As a General Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both the class teacher and the students to ensure a productive learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to make a tangible difference in children's lives. Key Responsibilities: * Classroom Support: Assisting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management. * Small Group Work: Leading focused interventions in literacy, numeracy, or phonics. * 1:1 Support: Providing tailored assistance to students who may need extra help to reach their learning milestones. * Inclusion: Supporting students with diverse learning needs to ensure they remain engaged and motivated. * Supervision: Helping to maintain a safe and positive environment during transitions and structured activities. What We Are Looking For: We need someone who is proactive, patient, and able to build quick rapport with staff and students alike. * Experience: Previous experience working with children (school settings, coaching, or youth work) is highly desirable. * Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Reliability: A commitment to the full duration of the term (Easter until July). * Qualifications: A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred, but we welcome applications from graduates or those with relevant transferable experience. Why Apply? * Competitive Pay: Earn a flat rate of £14.24 per hour. * School-Run Hours: The 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM schedule is ideal for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. * Local Impact: Work within the heart of the Blackburn with Darwen community. * Professional Growth: Gain valuable classroom experience and insight into the primary/secondary curriculum. How to Apply If you are ready to hit the ground running after the Easter break, we would love to hear from you! Note: All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions Accrington, East Lancashire£110-£115 per day (6.5-hour days)Full-Time | Term Time OnlyMonday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within specialist provisions in and around the Accrington area. This is a full-time, term-time only role, supporting students with a range of additional needs including SEND and SEMH. You will play a key role in helping pupils access education, develop confidence, and thrive in a structured environment. Role Responsibilities • Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis, • Assisting the teacher with tailored and differentiated learning activities, • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation, • Helping create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environmentRequirements, • Experience working with children, or within a care/support/health setting, • Alternatively, personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs, • Minimum 24 months employment references with no large unexplained gaps, • Willing to pay for and apply for an Enhanced Child DBS and register it on the Update Service 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.

Attendance Officer Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: SCP 14 – 17 £26,059 – £27,367 (Actual Pro Rata Salary) Contract Type: Fixed-Term Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Education Support Working Patterns: Full-Time Application Deadline: Sunday, 26th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developing sixth form provision. The sixth form has enjoyed strong progress in both academic and applied courses and has destinations data that shows NEETs significantly lower than the national picture. All Aldridge schools place enterprise and an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of their ethos. In addition, DACA has a strong record of promoting cultural capital through its Technology and Creative Arts departments, where competition, visits and visitors are a regular part of student experience and support the development of cultural capital. DACA is very much a community school with a truly comprehensive intake. Sitting above the national average, 33% of its cohort are designated as being in the pupil premium category and DACA works hard to support all students to achieve strong engagement and strong outcomes. With a strong focus on our four key improvement levers around culture, coaching, curriculum and data-informed instruction, the DACA team are building towards a consistent provision that supports great progress for all students. About The Role Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people to succeed We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer. This role is a Fixed-Term Contract for Maternity Cover. Join our team at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy and play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and a positive learning environment across the academy. In this key role, you will work closely with the Assistant Principal to uphold high standards, ensuring all students are supported to attend regularly and achieve their full potential. You will help create a safe, welcoming, and cooperative atmosphere where both staff and students can thrive, while providing essential administrative support to the Attendance Service. What We’re Looking For: • Strong organisational and communication skills., • A proactive and professional approach., • The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. Benefits Join the Aldridge Education Family! Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: • Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!, • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits., • Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it., • Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you., • Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered., • Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!, • Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our Client is Hiring an Assistant Principal!. Our client is seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Principal to join their senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their school.

Our Client is Hiring an Assistant Principal!. Our client is seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Principal to join their senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their school.

Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a HR Assistant to play a leading role in the growth of our HR team in our Blackburn office. In this role, you’ll provide essential support to both our HR Managers and HR Advisors, helping to deliver a high-quality HR service across the business. Provid

Office Administrator / Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Darwen (Blackburn) Hours: 18 hours per week | 3 days per week (flexible across Monday Friday, 9am–3pm) Salary: £26,500 FTE (Pro rata: £11,925) (£12.74 per hour) - Permanent Contract We are currently working on behalf of a well-established and growing business to recruit a reliable and organised Part-Time Office Administrator / Assistant to support their professional cleaning division. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role, is highly organised, and takes pride in maintaining accurate records and supporting a busy team. The Role You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office, providing essential administrative support across the division. Key responsibilities include: Accurately inputting customer sales orders into internal systems Raising purchase orders for suppliers and internal requirements Processing retrospective claims (retros) accurately and on time Supporting order processing and administration using Sage General office administration including filing, document management, and email handling Assisting internal teams with ad hoc administrative tasks Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records Supporting overall office organisation and efficiency About You We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable managing a varied workload. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an administration or office support role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload Strong communication skills Experience with Sage (desirable but not essential) Benefits Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme Death in Service cover Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Competitive annual leave entitlement Long service holidays Birthday off Company discount scheme Discounted gym membership If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time role within a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you

SEND Teaching Assistant – Darwen Location: Darwen Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Length of Role: Temp to Perm Pay Rate: £14.30 – £16.00 per hour A friendly and inclusive primary school in Darwen is looking to appoint a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision on a temp‑to‑perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing mainstream setting. The school’s SEND class provides structured, personalised support for pupils with a variety of needs, including ASC, Speech and Language challenges and SEMH. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence and develop essential social and emotional skills. Whether your experience comes from schools, youth work, care, residential settings or community support, your understanding of SEND and your ability to build positive relationships will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities Support pupils within the specialist SEND class on a 1:1 and group basis Implement tailored learning activities and intervention programmes Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Encourage communication, independence and engagement Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team What We’re Looking For Experience supporting individuals with ASC, Speech and Language needs or SEMH A calm, empathetic and solution‑focused approach Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team A genuine interest in helping children overcome barriers to learning If you’re looking for a rewarding SEND role in a supportive Darwen primary school, we encourage you to apply now and start your journey toward a permanent position. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Behaviour Support Location: Manchester (M11) Start Date: September Contract: Supply / Long‑Term Opportunity Rate: Competitive, paid weekly Are you a confident and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills? Our supply agency is looking for a dedicated individual to join a welcoming school in Manchester (M11), providing 1:1 behaviour support for a pupil with additional needs. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference to a child’s progress, confidence, and overall school experience. The Role Working closely with teaching staff and the school’s SEN team, you will: Provide individualised 1:1 support for a pupil with behavioural and social‑emotional needs Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies Support classroom learning, emotional regulation, and daily routines Encourage independence, engagement, and resilience Follow and adapt support based on the pupil’s personalised plan and targets Your input will play a key role in helping the pupil feel understood, supported, and able to thrive both academically and socially. What We're Looking For We welcome applications from candidates who have: Experience in a school-based setting (essential) Strong behaviour management and excellent resilience A calm, patient, and supportive approach Understanding of SEN/SEMH needs A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE, TA qualification, Psychology degree) – preference. The ability to build trust and form positive, motivating relationships Why Work on Supply? Working through our agency gives you flexibility, choice, and ongoing support. Benefits include: Weekly pay and competitive rates Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of school settings The chance to explore long‑term roles before committing Access to ongoing CPD and training A friendly, dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Important information Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future. Job description • Healthcare Assistant, • Location: Darwen, BB3, • Pay Rate: £14.00- £17.00, • Shifts: Part Time | Days & Nights | Shift times vary About us At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements. We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values. Meet Our Client We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to support a loving 3-year-old boy who enjoys engaging with his family and care team. He particularly enjoys swimming, sensory lights, soft play, and spending time outdoors. As part of his day care team, you will play a key role in supporting his daily needs, delivering clinical care, and helping him thrive both at home and while attending nursery. You will also provide essential overnight support. Evenings typically begin around 6pm with bath time and clinical care, followed by calm play to help him settle. He usually goes to sleep around 10pm, with a consistent bedtime routine that includes a star projector and his soft blanket, helping him feel safe, calm, and comfortable as he drifts off to sleep. We are looking for flexible staff who are able to support both day and night shifts as required. Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team. “This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.” What You’ll Need • 3 months’ care experience, • Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling, • Clear communication skills, • Essential: experience in paediatric tracheostomy care, • Must be pet friendly What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends, • Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling, • Reward & recognition programme, • Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support, • Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid