SEND Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

SEND Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

• SEND School
• Based in Lewisham
• Full-time - Monday to Friday 8.30 - 4pm

We are currently looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is a dedicated and passionate individual looking for a long-term role in a fantastic SEND setting in the borough of Lewisham. Our school caters for children and young adults from 11-16 years old with varied SEND needs such as Autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.

As a full-time Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced educators, providing support in the classroom and helping to create a positive learning environment for all students. Your duties will include working one-on-one with students who require additional assistance, assisting with classroom activities and lesson planning, and helping to develop individual education plans.

The Person/Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care if needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 3-6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Term Time only
• A fast clearance process, most of which can be accessed online
• Free SEND Workshop
• Free 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.

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today or contact Jordan on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

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.