Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistants - ASC, Barking and Dagenham

• SEND School
• Based in Barking and Dagenham
• Full-Time
• £80-£90 a day *Depending on experience

Empowering Learning are currently recruiting for 8x Learning Support Assistants to work within a SEND Schools in Barking and Dagenham and surrounding areas, supporting pupils with ASC and complex needs. We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable Learning Support Assistant, that will be able to support pupils daily in the classroom. Some of the pupils you will be supporting will have various SEND needs, experience of supporting different needs would be desirable but not essential. You will play a key role in supporting the pupils with communication, learning, and independence, in a safe and inclusive environment to help their development.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with ASC
• Supervising pupil's behaviour
• Encourage and support the pupils learning and development.
• Support social interaction.
• Helping the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities.
• Personal care

Benefits to you

• Excellent Daily Pay £85-£87
• The opportunity for a permanent contract with the school
• Based in Barking and Dagenham
• Full-Time position

Job Requirements

• Experience of support children or adults with ASC
• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Strong communication skills
• Valid child and adult enhanced DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week
• Able to commit to 6-12 months.

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.