Autism & Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Inclusive Classrooms

Empowering Learning Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Potential permanent contract

Additional training opportunities

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants in Southend to support pupils with Learning Difficulties and Autism across primary and secondary settings. The role focuses on compassionate, patient assistance in classroom and small-group contexts.

The ideal candidate will adapt to varying age groups, demonstrate empathy, and commit to safeguarding standards. A DBS is required or obtainable, with opportunities for additional training and a path to a permanent contract with the

Qualifications

• Adaptable and willing to work with different age groups.
• Willing to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be prepared to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Able to work with groups or 1:1 support within the classroom
• Supporting pupils with Complex Needs, Autism & Learning Difficulties
• Supervising & managing pupils behaviour
• Encourage, engage and support pupils with their learning & development
• Support with personal care e.g. toileting & feeding

Skills

Empathetic

Flexible

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants in Southend to support pupils with Learning Difficulties and Autism across primary and secondary settings. The role focuses on compassionate, patient assistance in classroom and small-group contexts.

The ideal candidate will adapt to varying age groups, demonstrate empathy, and commit to safeguarding standards. A DBS is required or obtainable, with opportunities for additional training and a path to a permanent contract with the