Teaching Assistant. Job in Claygate Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A dedicated education agency is seeking a SEND (Complex needs/ASD) Teaching Assistant for a long-term role in Claygate. The ideal candidate will work with children needing special educational support, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Benefits include competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

105-115 per day depending on experience

Free CPD and team teach training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Recent experience in supporting children in a school setting is advantageous.
• Understanding of different types of SEN including ASD, SLD, PMLD.
• Legal right to work in the UK and subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good organisational skills

Empathetic nature

Ability to develop positive relationships

Flexible team player

Education

Primary Education experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is currently looking for a SEND (Complex needs/ASD) Teaching Assistant based in Esher. The role is a long-term position starting as soon as possible. Initally, we will assign you to a site in Leatherhead for training for two or three weeks then move you over to Esher full time.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 105- 115 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

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