Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd, in partnership with a school in the Lambeth area, is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support a small group of pupils with autism and assist the class teacher. The role involves building rapport and working closely with the SENDco to implement tailored learning approaches.

The position offers opportunities for additional training and development within an experienced team, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and professional references as part of the application

Qualifications

• Experience in UK schools or settings with children.
• Ability to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Understanding of autism and tailored learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis.
• Supervise pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Encourage and support the child learning.
• Help the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities.

Skills

Rapport building

Pupil support

Communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SE London

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a School in the Borough of Lambeth The school is looking for a candidate to support small group of children with autism, assisting the class teacher and one other Teaching Assistant.

An experienced Teaching Assistant will be confident in building rapport and trusting relationships in order to progress learning. This role involves working closely with class teachers and the SENDco to implement a tailored learning approach where required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for education and SEN. The school has an experienced team already in place and can provide additional training and development.

It would be an advantage, not necessary, if you have previously worked in:

• SEMH / PRU settings
• Youth Work
• Police or Army
• Sports coaches and mentors
• Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama and Counselling and Therapy

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis
• Supervising pupils in & out of the classroom
• Encourage and support the child learning
• Helping the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities

In order to be considered for this role you need to:

• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Have previous experience of working in a UK Primary/Secondary School, ideally within the last 12 months
• A valid DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS

'Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.'