SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with local schools in the Borough of Sutton. The schools are looking for candidates who can support pupils with Autism. Role is available to start immediately

The role is to work with secondary students with ADHD, Autism / EBD.

An experienced Behaviour Buddy will be confident in building rapport and trusting relationships to progress learning. This role involves working closely with class teachers and the other Staff to implement a tailored learning approach where required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for education and SEN and the schools have experienced teams already in place and can provide additional training and development.

The students have Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and require 1-1 support. You will need to confident in this role.

In order to be considered for this role you need to:

• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Have previous experience of working in a UK SEND Schools
• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within the last 12 months

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
• Worked in the prison service or as a security guard

In return Empowering Learning can offer;

• Direct links to local schools.
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs.
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding.
• CPD: SEND Workshop & Team Teach FREE

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role please submit your CV today.

Empowering Learning 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 is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."