SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Potential permanent contract

Additional training opportunities

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants in Southend to support pupils with Learning Difficulties and Autism across primary and secondary settings. The role focuses on compassionate, patient assistance in classroom and small-group contexts.

The ideal candidate will adapt to varying age groups, demonstrate empathy, and commit to safeguarding standards. A DBS is required or obtainable, with opportunities for additional training and a path to a permanent contract with the

Qualifications

• Adaptable and willing to work with different age groups.
• Willing to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be prepared to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Able to work with groups or 1:1 support within the classroom
• Supporting pupils with Complex Needs, Autism & Learning Difficulties
• Supervising & managing pupils behaviour
• Encourage, engage and support pupils with their learning & development
• Support with personal care e.g. toileting & feeding

Skills

Empathetic

Flexible

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism) Secondary & Primary Southend Full-Time Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesEmpowering Learning are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work with pupils with Learning Difficulties in Southend. We are seeking Teaching Assistant's with a background of supporting children or adults with Complex Needs, Autism or Learning Difficulties.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate a caring and empathetic nature towards the pupils but also remain resilient and patient under difficult scenarios. The school would like positive and versatile SEN Teaching Assistants, with a keen interest in supporting pupils of different learning levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Able to work with groups or 1:1 support within the classroom
• Supporting pupils with Complex Needs, Autism & Learning Difficulties
• Supervising & managing pupils behaviour
• Encourage, engage and support pupils with their learning & development
• Support with personal care e.g. toileting & feedingJob Requirements

Job Requirements

• Adaptable and willing to work with different age groups
• Willing to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be prepared to apply for a new DBS
• Available 5 days a week

Benefits to you

• Competitive pay rates
• The opportunity for a permanent contract with the school
• Additional training opportunities via Empowering Learning

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