SEND Teaching Assistants - Daily Supply & Long-Term

Empowering Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daily supply work

Long-term placements

Opportunities across specialist sites

Ongoing training and development

SEND/therapy education experience

Job summary

Empowering Learning is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support a number of specialist schools around Hillingdon/Uxbridge. Roles include daily supply, short-term cover and long-term placements across multiple schools, with ongoing training and development.

You will work with pupils aged 4-19, including those with autism and complex learning needs, alongside teachers and therapists. This is ideal for candidates seeking flexible hours or a longer-term path into SEND, therapy, psychology or

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults preferred.
• Ability to assist with communication, social and independence skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and around the school (including personal care).
• Working 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assisting with communication, social and independence skills.
• Supporting pupils with autism and complex learning needs.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Classroom support

Education

Education/Childcare degrees

Psychology/Health & Social Care degrees

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants - Daily Supply & Long-Term Opportunities | Hillingdon

Are you looking for flexible supply work, a long-term placement, or a route into a permanent SEND career?

Empowering Learning is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a number of specialist schools around Hillingdon / Uxbridge.

These highly regarded specialist schools support children and young people aged 4-19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, sensory needs and complex learning needs. Therapy and education work closely together to help every pupil achieve their full potential.

Opportunities Available

• Daily supply bookings - choose when you work
• Short-term cover assignments
• Long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Full-time and part-time roles

The Role

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and around the school (including personal care)
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with communication, social and independence skills
• Supporting pupils with autism and complex learning needs
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and multidisciplinary teams

Ideal Candidates

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Care and support workers
• Psychology, Education and Health & Social Care graduates
• Nursery practitioners and childcare professionals
• Anyone with experience supporting children or vulnerable adults

What We Offer

• Flexible daily supply work available immediately
• Long-term placements for candidates seeking stability
• Opportunities across multiple specialist schools
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent experience for those pursuing careers in SEND, therapy, psychology or education

Requirements

• A positive, patient and proactive attitude
• Professional references covering recent employment
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a long-term role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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