Learning Support Assistant - SEND & Behaviour Support

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

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