School Behaviour Assistant

Empowering Learning; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is working with a School in the Borough of Southwark, seeking a School Behaviour Assistant to support a small group of children with autism and assist the class teacher and another Teaching Assistant.

The role focuses on building rapport and implementing tailored learning approaches in collaboration with the SENDCo, with opportunities for additional training and development.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK or UK resident.
• Experience in a UK Primary/Secondary School (ideally within last 12 months).
• A valid DBS registered on the Update Service or willing to apply for a new DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis
• Supervising pupils in and out of the classroom
• Encourage and support the child learning
• Helping the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities

Skills

Pupil support

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Job description

School Behaviour Assistant - Southwark

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a School in the Borough of Southwark. The school is looking for a candidate to support small group of children with autism, assisting the class teacher and one other Teaching Assistant.

An experienced Teaching Assistant will be confident in building rapport and trusting relationships in order to progress learning. This role involves working closely with class teachers and the SENDco to implement a tailored learning approach where required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for education and SEN. The school has an experienced team already in place and can provide additional training and development.

It would be an advantage, not necessary, if you have previously worked in:

SEMH / PRU settings

Youth Work

Police or Army

Sports coaches and mentors

Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama and Counselling and Therapy

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis
• Supervising pupils in & out of the classroom
• Encourage and support the child learning
• Helping the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities

In order to be considered for this role you need to:

• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Have previous experience of working in a UK Primary/Secondary School, ideally within the last 12 months
• A valid DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS

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. Please note that successful applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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