SEND Teaching Assistant (Autism)
Secondary & Primary
Stratford
Full-Time
Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesEmpowering Learning are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work with pupils with Learning Difficulties in Stratford. We are seeking Teaching Assistant's with a background of supporting children or adults with Complex Needs, Autism or Learning Difficulties.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate a caring and empathetic nature towards the pupils but also remain resilient and patient under difficult scenarios. The school would like positive and versatile SEN Teaching Assistants, with a keen interest in supporting pupils of different learning levels.
Job Responsibilities
Able to work with groups or 1:1 support within the classroom
Supporting pupils with Complex Needs, Autism & Learning Difficulties
Supervising & managing pupils behaviour
Encourage, engage and support pupils with their learning & development
Support with personal care e.g. toileting & feedingJob Requirements
Adaptable and willing to work with different age groups
Willing to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities
Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be prepared to apply for a new DBS
Available 5 days a weekBenefits to you
Competitive pay rates
The opportunity for a permanent contract with the school
Additional training opportunities via Empowering LearningIf you have experience working with children or young adults with special education needs and are interested in making a positive contribution to the lives of young people, please send your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number 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
