Teaching Assistant - Surbiton

Empowering Learning Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and team-teach training

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in the UK is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs, ASD, and other SEN in a Long-Ditton-based setting. This long-term role starts ASAP, with a daily rate of £110–£130 and a standard school day 8:15 to 16:00.

A DBS or willingness to process one is preferred, and you’ll join a friendly, inclusive team. You will work closely with teaching staff to build positive relationships, support learning, and contribute to an environment that celebrates

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in a school environment with SEND is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN including ASD, SLD, and PMLD in the classroom.
• Develop positive, caring relationships with students and families.
• Work as part of a team to deliver inclusive learning activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexible

Empathetic

Relationship building

Team player

Commitment to school community

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is currently looking for a SEND (Complex needs/ASD) Teaching Assistant based in Long-Ditton, KT6, Surbiton. 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 - £130 per day
• Rewarding role
• 8:15 - 16:00 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 experienceHere 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.