Learning Support Assistant

Empowering Learning; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational support organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support student learning and welfare. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for education, with the opportunity for valuable classroom experience and the chance for a permanent contract. This role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting students' welfare.

Benefits

Free SEND workshop

Free Team Teach Training

Excellent rates of pay

Valuable classroom experience

Opportunity of a permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND needs is desirable but not essential.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Promote the welfare of children and support safeguarding policies.
• Support students with their behaviour plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate student records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to support students

Calm and de-escalate challenging behaviour

Proactivity in Health and Safety matters

Job description

Job type: Teaching Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Are you happy in your current post?

Would you like to have more flexibility at work?

Would you like to reduce the time of your commute?

Empowering Learning are working with a highly successful school situated in the area of Chelmsford. The school are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to provide support for pupils. Previous experience of working with teachers and supporting students is desirable although not essential. A high standard of literacy and numeracy is essential for this post, as is the enthusiasm to help raise the achievement of students.

What we need from you:

• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Promote the welfare of children and support the school in safeguarding children by following relevant policies and procedures
• Support students with following their behaviour plans and strategies
• Be proactive in matters of Health and Safety
• Communicate efficiently with the Senior Leadership Team and members of staff
• Maintain detailed and accurate student records on a timely basis; use initiative and creativity to problem solve

Benefits to you

• Free SEND workshop
• Free Team Teach Training
• Excellent rates of pay
• School based in Southend-On-Sea
• Valuable classroom experience
• Opportunity of a permanent contract

Job Requirements

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND needs is desirable but not essential
• Be able to stay calm and de‑escalate challenging behaviour
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Available 5 days a week

If you feel this role is well suited to you, please submit your CV below and we will be in touch ASAP. Alternatively, please contact James on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Empowering Learning Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face‑to‑face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.