SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily pay

Online training

Permanent opportunities

Streamlined clearance process

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Barnet's specialist settings, including SEND, SEMH, PRU and therapeutic provisions. The roles are full-time and involve one-to-one and small-group support, with a focus on creating safe, inclusive learning environments.

Experience with autism, ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs is advantageous. Personal care support may be required in some settings, and a proactive, compassionate approach is essential to

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion, patience and enthusiasm for supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience or knowledge of SEND, SEMH, autism or behavioural needs is advantageous.
• Experience in education, care, youth work or similar supportive environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils across SEND, SEMH, PRU and therapeutic provisions.
• Support teaching and learning activities to help pupils access the curriculum and achieve goals.
• Assist pupils with autism, communication difficulties and emotional regulation.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and social development.
• Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom, incl. breaks and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and therapists.
• Assist with lesson preparation and individual support strategies.
• Provide personal care where required by the setting.

Skills

Patience

SEND experience

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Barnet

Primary & Secondary SEND, SEMH, PRU & Therapeutic Provisions Full-Time

Daily Rate: 109- 114

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist educational settings in Barnet, North London. Opportunities are available within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and therapeutic provisions.

We are looking for proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or other additional learning needs would be highly beneficial. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, mentoring or therapeutic support who are confident building positive relationships with children and young people.

Successful candidates will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally. The role may also involve supporting personal care needs where required.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and want to develop your career within specialist education, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school or specialist provision in Barnet.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must:

• Demonstrate passion, patience, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Have knowledge or experience of working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism, behavioural needs or other complex needs.

• Have experience within an educational, care, youth work or similar supportive environment, working with children or adults.

• Be confident supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

• Be able to build positive relationships, encourage engagement and promote positive behaviour.

• Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and a calm, nurturing approach, particularly when working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.

• Be willing to provide personal care where required and appropriate to the setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils across SEND, SEMH, PRU and therapeutic provisions.

• Support teaching and learning activities, helping pupils access the curriculum and achieve their individual learning goals.

• Assist pupils with autism, communication difficulties, emotional regulation and behavioural challenges.

• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, independence and social development.

• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom, including during break times and other activities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists and other professionals.

• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom activities and the implementation of individual support strategies.

• Provide personal care and practical assistance where required by the provision.

What You Can Expect from Empowering Learning Ltd

• Dedicated consultant support: A specialist consultant committed to understanding your experience, preferences and career goals, helping you find the right school or specialist setting.

• Competitive daily rates: Pay between 109 and 114 per day, depending on experience and the role.

• A streamlined clearance process: Support with registration and compliance, with many steps completed online.

• Potential permanent opportunities: The possibility of securing a permanent position within a school or specialist provision.

• Free online training: Access to complimentary training to support your professional development.

• Varied specialist experience: Opportunities to develop your skills across SEND, SEMH, PRU and therapeutic educational settings.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Barnet, North London, we would love to hear from you.

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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