Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a warm and inclusive environment. This long-term role starting ASAP or in September 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for those passionate about working in education, with comprehensive training provided. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.

Benefits

Free CPD and team teach training

Consultant support

Rewarding role

Qualifications

• Recent experience or skills in supporting children in a school setting.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Understanding of ASD, SLD, PMLD.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with specific learning difficulties.
• Develop positive and caring relationships with children.
• Contribute to the life of the school community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Empathetic nature

Ability to develop relationships

Teamwork commitment

Understanding of SEN

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 or September 2025.

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 a sense of humour.
• 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

• 105- 110 per day depending on experience
• Rewarding role
• 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
• ASAP OR September 2025 start

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.

For more information or to apply for this role, please send your CV and supporting statement to this advert

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