Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Team Teach training

Consultant dedicated to you

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a SEND (Complex needs/ASD) Teaching Assistant based in Leatherhead. This long-term role starts ASAP. DBS is preferred, but we can assist with processing one.

You will be part of a friendly, professional team in a school that celebrates inclusion and diversity. We value committed, enthusiastic candidates who can build strong relationships with children and families, support learners with SEN, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Empathetic and patient with a nurturing and inclusive approach to children.
• Ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children and families.
• Commitment to school community and teamwork.
• Ability to support a child with SEN including ASD, SLD, PMLD.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with specific learning difficulties (SEN) as part of a class or support team.
• Develop positive and caring relationships with children and families.
• Work as part of a dedicated school team to deliver inclusive learning.
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to the life of the school community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Empathetic

SEN knowledge

ASD knowledge

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is currently looking for a SEND (Complex needs/ASD) Teaching Assistant based in Leatherhead. 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.

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

• 110 per day
• Rewarding role
• 9:15 - 15:15 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

Teaching Assistant Job Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or overseas Police clearances (if applicable)
• Primary Education experience

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.