SEND Teaching Assistant — Build Confidence & Transform Lives

Empowering Learning Ltd; Teddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join SEND schools across South West London, including Richmond and Twickenham. This full-time, term-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, supporting students in a small class setting and collaborating with teachers to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

You will help students develop confidence, resilience and essential life skills, with strong leadership support and opportunities for progression in

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• A kind but firm approach to support students in their learning and personal development.
• Ability to motivate and engage students with SEND.
• Experience in a similar role is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically and emotionally in a small class setting (around 10 students).
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to manage challenging behaviour positively.
• Acting as a positive role model, helping students develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.
• The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up.

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join SEND schools across South West London, including Richmond and Twickenham. This full-time, term-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, supporting students in a small class setting and collaborating with teachers to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

You will help students develop confidence, resilience and essential life skills, with strong leadership support and opportunities for progression in