Experienced Teaching Assistant - SEND Education
SEND School
Based in Westminster
Full-time
We are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. This role is based at a SEND school in Westminster, catering to children and young adults aged 5-18 with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), severe learning difficulties, and speech and language communication challenges.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 or group support to pupils, assisting with both their learning and care needs during school hours. While experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred, training will be provided. However, experience within a school environment is essential, as you will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of how to support students in an educational setting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Experience supporting children or young adults in an educational setting
- Willingness to assist with personal care when needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff and support students
- A valid DBS registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one
- Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months
Benefits to You:
- Dedicated consultant with extensive experience
- Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
- Based in Westminster
- Term-time only
- Full registration can be completed remotely online
- School hours: 8.30am - 3.45pm
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities
- Experience in a care-based role
- A valid DBS registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one
- Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months
If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please submit your CV today.
Empowering Learning Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service declaration in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide two professional references covering at least the last two years and complete our online application, followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd. is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
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