Support Worker / Teaching Assistant For Send Schools

Support Worker / Teaching Assistant forSEND Schools

Location: East London - Newham, Tower Hamlets, Barking and Dagenham

Empowering Learning is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Care Support Worker/Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant SEND school setting in East London. Our institution caters to children and young individuals aged 5-16 years with diverse SEND needs, including Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and speech and language communication challenges.

Role Overview:

The ideal candidate will possess experience in care-based support, particularly in personal care, feeding, and handling. As a Care Support Worker/Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to assist pupils in their learning and care needs while at school.

Responsibilities:

Supporting children and young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities Providing or being willing to assist with personal care Employing excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students Possession of a valid DBS registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS Availability for a full-time commitment, 5 days a week, and capable of committing for at least 1-6 months Benefits:

By joining our team, you can expect the following benefits:

Dedicated consultant support with extensive experience Competitive pay rates based on your level of expertise Term Time only work schedule Streamlined and quick clearance process, mostly accessible online Free SEND Workshop and Team Teach Training Qualifications and Requirements:

Desirable experience in supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities Trained in moving and handling techniques Background in care-based support Possession of a valid DBS registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one Availability for a full-time commitment, 5 days a week, and the ability to commit for at least 1-6 months Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of children and young individuals with diverse needs. If you meet the criteria and are passionate about providing support in an educational setting, we encourage you to apply.

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.