Learning Support Assistant

Empowering Learning; Essex; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 summary

Empowering Learning are working with a highly successful school in Southend-On-Sea, seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils, including those with SEND. The role emphasises safeguarding, calmness under pressure, and close collaboration with teachers to raise achievement.

Ideal candidates will have strong literacy skills, a professional approach, and a willingness to undertake training. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience with potential for a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young adults with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour management

Health and Safety

Record keeping

Job description

Job type: Teaching Assistant

Location: Southend

Empowering Learning are working with a highly successful school situated in the area of Southend-On-Sea. 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 to support the school in safeguarding children through following relevant policies and procedures
• Be able to 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. Ability to 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 is not essential
• 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

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect 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.