Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and team-teach training

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Addlestone is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting as soon as possible. The role involves supporting children with complex needs (ASD/SLD/SLD) aged 2-19, with DBS check preferred.

The school culture values inclusion and cultural diversity, and offers CPD opportunities and a dedicated consultant. The ideal candidate will be committed, enthusiastic and flexible, able to work as part of a team and build strong relationships with children and

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and flexibility; able to work as part of a team.
• Empathetic, patient and nurturing approach to children and families.
• Ability to build positive, caring relationships with children and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs including ASD/SLD within the classroom.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment and work with school staff and families.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Empathy and patience

SEN awareness (ASD/SLD)

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is currently looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant based in Addlestone. The role is a long-term position starting as soon as possible. Ideally, we're looking for candidates with a valid DBS however, we can assist in processing one should you not have a certificate.

We are looking for someone committed, enthusiastic and flexible to join a friendly and professional team. If you have a passion for working with children and want to work in a setting that celebrates inclusion & cultural diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for each and every child, then this role could be for you.

As a teaching assistant we will be working with complex needs/ASD/MLD/SLD/Speech and language needs with students from the ages of 2-19.

Teaching Assistant - Requirements

• Good organisational skills, as well as flexibility and willing to work as part of a team.
• A passionate, empathetic and patient nature with a nurturing and inclusive approach to children and their families.
• The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children
• A positive person who can work as part of a dedicated team and is able to offer commitment to the life of our school community.
• The ability to support a child with specific learning difficulties and some understanding and knowledge of different kinds of SEN including ASD, SLD, PMLD
• Recent experience, skills or knowledge of supporting children in a school setting would be an advantage.

What's in it for you as a Teaching assistant

• £(Apply online only) per day PAYE
• Rewarding role
• 9:00 - 15:30 hours
• ASAP start
• The chance to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking school
• Free CPD and team teach training in partnership with Empowering Learning
• A consultant dedicated to you

Here at Empowering Learning, we don't only offer excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to work with a consultant with the experience and ability to find you the perfect next career move.

Legal

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or overseas Police clearances (if applicable)
• SEN experience either professional or external