Location: Wallasey
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available)
Pay: £106 per day
Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs within mainstream primary schools in Wallasey.
These roles are specifically to work with children who require structured, consistent support due to SEND, physical needs, medical needs and behavioural challenges. We are therefore seeking individuals who already have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
Suitable backgrounds may include care settings, children's residential services, youth work, medical support roles, specialist education, or similar environments where behaviour management, emotional support and safeguarding are key.
The Role:
Provide 1:1 and small group SEND support within mainstream classrooms.
Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning.
Assist children with physical or medical needs where required.
Work proactively alongside teachers to adapt learning and maintain structure.
Help pupils access the primary curriculum while building confidence and independence.
Consistency is essential, so we are looking for reliable individuals able to build strong, trusting relationships and provide stable, ongoing support.
Essential Experience:
Applicants must have experience supporting children or young people with:
SEND or additional learning needs
Behavioural or emotional regulation needs
Physical or medical needs
Care or residential support backgrounds
Applications without relevant SEND/support experience will not be shortlisted.
What We're Looking For:
Strong emotional empathy and resilience
Confident behaviour management
Understanding of mainstream primary classroom expectations
Proactive, calm and adaptable approach
Why Work With Spencer Clarke Group?
Competitive daily pay of £106 per day
Weekly pay and flexible opportunities
Long-term placements with potential for permanent roles
Ongoing consultant support
Referral Bonus
Know someone perfect for the classroom? Refer a friend and earn up to £250 in shopping vouchers when we place them in a role. T&Cs apply.
Application Requirements
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history and explain any gaps. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
All pay rates include 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position with potential for permanent opportunities.
Spencer Clarke Group works across Primary, Secondary, SEN, college-level teaching and support roles
Salary description
£106.00 - £116.00 per day