SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rates

Simple clearance process

Potential permanent opportunities

Free online training

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join a school in Islington, London. The role focuses on supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, particularly autism, with both academic and personal support.

Candidates should be proactive, patient and confident in helping pupils engage with lessons and achieve their full potential. Personal care may be required in line with school procedures.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Experience working with students with SEND, especially autism, or a strong background in care and support.
• Experience in educational or care settings supporting children or adults.
• Confident in supporting students' academic progress, engagement and personal development.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Willing to provide personal care when required.
• Committed to an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students in the classroom.
• Support pupils with SEND to access learning activities and achieve individual goals.
• Encourage participation, confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Supervise pupils safely inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, activities and learning resources.
• Adapt support to meet individual students' needs and abilities.
• Work with teachers and school staff to support educational and personal development.
• Provide personal care when necessary in line with school procedures.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small group support

Empathy

Patience

Flexible approach

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Islington, London

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Setting: Primary and Secondary Location: Islington, London Hours: Full-Time Daily Rate: 109- 114

About the Role

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school in Islington, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidates will have experience supporting students with a range of additional needs, particularly autism, and be confident in providing both academic and personal support.

The school places a strong emphasis on students' learning and development, so candidates should be proactive, patient, and confident in helping pupils engage with lessons and achieve their full potential. A willingness to assist with personal care when required is also essential.

If you are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and making a positive difference in students' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

• Have experience working with students with special educational needs, particularly autism, or a strong background in care and support.

• Have previous experience in an educational or care setting, supporting children or adults.

• Be confident in supporting students' academic progress, engagement, and personal development.

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

• Be willing to provide personal care when required.

• Be committed to promoting an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students in the classroom.

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning activities and achieve their individual goals.

• Encourage student participation, confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.

• Supervise pupils safely both inside and outside the classroom.

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and learning resources.

• Adapt support to meet individual students' needs and abilities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to support students' educational and personal development.

• Provide personal care when necessary and in line with school procedures.

Benefits of Working with Empowering Learning Ltd

• Dedicated consultant support: Receive personalised guidance from an experienced consultant who will help you find the right role and school setting.

• Competitive daily rates: Earn 109- 114 per day, depending on experience.

• Simple clearance process: Complete most onboarding and compliance steps online.

• Potential permanent opportunities: The role may lead to a permanent position with the school.

• Free online training: Access complimentary training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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.