Job Title: Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provisions
Location: Halewood, Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £110 – £120 per day (dependent on experience and travel)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Are you resilient, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in care, coaching, or public service and want to make a real difference in education?
We are seeking Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work within specialist provisions in the Halewood area of Liverpool. These settings support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom can display challenging behaviours.
This is a full-time position with an immediate start, ideal for individuals who can bring transferable skills from care, support, or service roles into a rewarding education environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assist with behaviour management and promote positive, consistent routines.
• Help deliver engaging activities to encourage pupil participation and progress.
• Work closely with teachers and staff to create a safe, supportive environment.
• Be adaptable and calm in challenging situations.

Suitable Backgrounds:

• Military or Police Service
• Sports Coaching (with children/young people)
• Support Worker / Care Worker
• Personal experience supporting family members with SEMH

Essential Requirements:

• Available full-time with an ASAP start.
• Able to drive or be comfortable travelling to Halewood via public transport.
• A minimum of 24 months of professional employment references with no major gaps in the last 5 years.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for one.
• Resilient, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where your skills and life experience will have a genuine impact on young people’s lives.
Apply today to start your journey as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Halewood.

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.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assist with behaviour management and promote positive, consistent routines.
• Help deliver engaging activities to encourage pupil participation and progress.
• Work closely with teachers and staff to create a safe, supportive environment.
• Be adaptable and calm in challenging situations