SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rates

Free online training

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across specialist educational settings in Barnet, North London. You will support pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism and other needs, both in class and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally.

A supportive consultant, competitive daily rates and opportunities for permanent roles are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism or behavioural needs is advantageous.

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.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Enthusiasm

SEND experience

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.

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.

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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