SEND Teaching Assistant - Empowering Learning : Job Details

SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning are currently looking for a SEND Learning Assistant. The role is a long term position starting ASAP. with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. As a SEND Assistant, you will be expected to do the following.

• Ensuring school rules are adhered to
• Working with pupils from 11-16 with severe learning difficulties
• Offering support and empathy to children requiring assistance
• Reporting health and safety issues on-site to the maintenance team to resolve
• Communicating effectively with teachers/children about any concerns or issues
• Risk assessing the environment and responding accordingly
• Observing behaviour, intervening and addressing when necessary, reporting any safeguarding issues through the correct channels

This is an opportunity to join a stable school and develop the progress of pupils. You will be a part of a friendly, and inclusive school with high expectations for every student. The school works in close partnership with parents, carers and families to do the best for their children and community.

SEND Teaching Assistant -Job Responsibilities

• Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
• Ensuring the child is supervised on a constant basis during school hours
• Help the child to learn and engage during teaching periods
• Confident enough to teach classes if a class teacher is absent

What's in It for you as a Teaching assistant

• £95-£100 per day
• Rewarding role
• The chance to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking school
• asap start
• Leatherhead location

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 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 to