Teaching Assistant - Empowering Learning : Job Details

Are you interested in working with pupils with challenging behaviour?

Empowering Learning are currently working closely with a variety of developing Pupil Referral Units and SEMH schools in Southwest London (Morden) supporting their staffing needs. There is a huge focus on rapidly improving these schools and the development of their students and learning. The aim is to support the students while in the provision with the view for them to return into mainstream education.

The ideal candidate required for this role will be, resilient, committed and have a positive attitude to better the lives of their pupils. The role will involve supporting both teachers and pupils, helping to keep the students engaged in their learning. Due to the challenging behaviours of the students, you will need to have experience or be a strong applicant who has the willingness to learn or be trained in physical intervention or something similar.

The role will be starting ASAP

To be successful for this role, the ideal candidate will;

• Have experience in SEMH/SEBD
• Comfortable working in environments with challenging behaviour
• A passion and desire to work with students that have additional needs
• Be available 5 days per week.
• Hold a valid DBS or 1 in process
• 8.30 to 4 pm working hours

It would be an advantage, not necessary, if you have previously worked in:

• SEMH / PRU settings
• Youth Work
• Sports coaches and mentors
• Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama and Counselling and Therapy

When working with Empowering Learning Ltd you will benefit from:

• Having your own dedicated consultant committed to finding the right role for you
• Attractive rates of pay
• A fast clearance process, most of which can be accessed online
• Team Teach Training

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. Please note that successful applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information or to apply, please follow the application link.