Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant
19 days ago
Preston
Job Title: Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant (Temp-to-Perm) Location: PrestonSetting: Primary & Secondary SEND SchoolContract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-PermStart Date: ASAP About the Role Are you looking to start a career in education? A specialist SEND school in Preston is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their team. No formal qualifications are required-this role is perfect for individuals with transferable skills from care, support work, or personal life experience who are passionate about making a difference. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils with a variety of additional needs in the classroom, • Assist with tailored learning activities and routines, • Help manage behaviour and support emotional wellbeing, • Provide personal care where needed, • Work closely with teachers and experienced support staff, • Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environmentWho We're Looking For, • Background in care, residential support, or similar settings, • Or personal experience supporting SEND needs, • Positive, proactive, and willing to learn, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Interest in working in either primary or secondary educationWhat's on Offer, • Full training provided-no school experience needed, • Clear route into a permanent Teaching Assistant role, • Supportive team and mentoring 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 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. INDSCGLAN