SEN Teaching Assistant - College Setting

Empowering Learning; Romford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a college setting in Romford. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for students with special educational needs, with responsibility for assisting learning activities and promoting independence and communication skills.

The successful candidate will have SEN experience, an essential DBS Update Service, and a valid Hoisting Certificate, ensuring safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEN students is essential
• Experience supporting students with complex needs is desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaboration with teachers and specialists
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students
• Support personal care and mobility where required
• Assist with learning activities and classroom tasks
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support SEN students

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Hoisting Certificate

DBS Update Service (Child & Adult)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - College Setting

Location: Romford

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a college supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working with SEN students, ideally within a school, college, specialist education or care setting. You will be responsible for providing high-quality 1:1 and classroom support, helping students develop their independence, communication and learning skills while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with SEN students is essential


• Experience supporting students with complex needs is desirable


• Valid Hoisting Certificate is essential


• Must hold a Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Patient, caring and supportive approach


• Ability to work confidently as part of a wider SEN team


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

The Role

• Full-time, Monday to Friday


• Supporting students with a range of additional needs


• Providing 1:1 and small-group support


• Supporting personal care and mobility where required


• Assisting with learning and classroom activitiesSupporting students to develop independence and life skills


• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals

Working closely with teaching staff and other professionalsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to work within a specialist college environment. -

We do not offer or accept sponsorship

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 must have an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.