Sports Science Graduates - Learning Support Assistant
- SEND School
- Based in Barking
- Full-time
Empowering Learning is recruiting Sport Science Graduates to work full-time as Learning Support Assistants within SEND School based in Barking. You will be supporting pupils with different SEND needs, such as Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, SEMH, Autism and ADHD.
Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is not essential, as training will be given.
Job Responsibilities
- Comfortable supporting pupils with various Learning Difficulties
- Ability to engage and support pupils
- Assist with personal care
- Physical Development and Support
- Assist with moving and handling
- Supervising pupils behaviour
Benefits to you
- Free SEND workshop
- Free Team Teach Training
- Excellent rates of pay
- Valuable classroom-based experience
- Term time only - Full-Time
- Based in Barking
- School Hours 8.30am-3.45pm
- Full registration can be completed remotely online
Job Requirements
- Experience in supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties is desirable but not essential
- Able to stay calm and de-escalate challenging Behaviour
- Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
- Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 3-6 months
If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.
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.